#VU86731 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Chrome OS - CVE-2024-6817

Vulnerability identifier: #VU86731

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-6817

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Chrome OS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to an unspecified error in the Linux kernel. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Chrome OS: before 120.0.6099.294, 120.0.6099.294

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External links
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2024/02/long-term-support-channel-update-for_21.html
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-969/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.