Vulnerability identifier: #VU79639

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-4907

CWE-ID: CWE-908

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Google Chrome
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass certain security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to usage of uninitialized resources in FFmpeg. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a malicious website and bypass implemented security mechanisms.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/11/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_29.html
http://crbug.com/1358168

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Q & A

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?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.