#VU79628 Input validation error in Google Chrome - CVE-2022-3443

Vulnerability identifier: #VU79628

Vulnerability risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-3443

CWE-ID: CWE-20

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 manipulate data on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in in File System API. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website and manipulate data on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: before 106.0.5249.61

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External links
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_27.html
https://crbug.com/1243802

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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.