#VU59218 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Google Chrome - CVE-2022-0117

Vulnerability identifier: #VU59218

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-0117

CWE-ID: CWE-264

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 bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due incorrect implementation of policy restrictions in Service Workers. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted web page and bypass implemented security restrictions.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: before 97.0.4692.71

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External links
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/01/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
https://crbug.com/1115847
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-0117

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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.