Vulnerability identifier: #VU24973
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Google Chrome
Client/Desktop applications /
Web browsers
Vendor: Google
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the audio component. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it and gain access to sensitive information.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Google Chrome: 77.0.3865.90 - 79.0.3945.130
External links
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/02/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.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?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.