Vulnerability identifier: #VU94919

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-6990

CWE-ID: CWE-908

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to usage of uninitialized resources in Dawn. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted website and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chromium: 127.0.6533.0 - 127.0.6533.87

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External links
http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2024/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_30.html
http://crbug.com/353034820

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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.