SB2017081615 - Backdoor in Infinity New Tab Google Chrome extension
Published: August 16, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017081615
Severity
Critical
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Backdoor (CVE-ID: N/A)
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.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.