Insufficient Policy Enforcement in Google Chrome Extensions
CVE-2017-15391

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Google
Status
Google Chrome Prior To 62.0.3202.62
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 February 2018

Summary

A vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 62.0.3202.62 allows remote attackers to access Extension pages without proper authorization through a crafted HTML page. This flaw exploits inadequate policy enforcement in Extensions, potentially compromising user data and increasing security risks for affected users. Users of Chrome are advised to update to the latest version to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Google Chrome prior to 62.0.3202.62 Google Chrome prior to 62.0.3202.62

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101482
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2017/10/stable-chan...
x_refsource_MISC
https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4020
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_DEBIAN

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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