#VU70946 Improperly implemented security check for standard in Google Chromium - CVE-2023-0131

Vulnerability identifier: #VU70946

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 4.8 [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-2023-0131

CWE-ID: CWE-358

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 gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect implementation in iframe Sandbox 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.

Mitigation
Update to version 109.0.5414.74.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chromium: 109.0.5414.0 - 109.0.5414.69

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External links
http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/01/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
http://crbug.com/1357366
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2023-0131

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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.