#VU83283 Input validation error in Chrome OS - CVE-2023-35685

Vulnerability identifier: #VU83283

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-35685

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Chrome OS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to an unspecified error. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Chrome OS: before 119.0.6045.158, 119.0.6045.158

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External links
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/11/stable-channel-update-for.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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