#VU66568 Improperly implemented security check for standard in Google Chromium - CVE-2022-2861 

 

#VU66568 Improperly implemented security check for standard in Google Chromium - CVE-2022-2861

Published: August 16, 2022 / Updated: August 20, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU66568
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2861
CWE-ID: CWE-358
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Google Chromium
Software vendor:
Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect implementation in Extensions API in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it and gain access to sensitive information.


Remediation

Update to version 104.0.5112.101.

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