#VU57762 Input validation error in Google Chromium - CVE-2021-37999

Vulnerability identifier: #VU57762

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-37999

CWE-ID: CWE-20

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 compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in New Tab Page in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted webpage and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation
Update to version 95.0.4638.69.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chromium: 95.0.4638.0 - 95.0.4638.68

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External links
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_28.html
https://crbug.com/1251541
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-37999

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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.