Vulnerability identifier: #VU7960
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVSSv3.1: 9.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-798
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Infinity New Tab (Chrome extension)
Client/Desktop applications /
Plugins for browsers, ActiveX components
Vendor: Starlab Tech
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to victim's browser.
The vulnerability exists due to presence of backdoor code in Infinity New Tab Google Chrome extension 3.12.3, distributed via Google Web Store.
Mitigation
Update to version 6.0.0 or later.
Vulnerable software versions
Infinity New Tab (Chrome extension): 3.12.3
External links
http://www.proofpoint.com/us/threat-insight/post/threat-actor-goes-chrome-extension-hijacking-spree
http://pastebin.com/pHf7EHRG
http://infinitynewtab.com/notice.html
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.