Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Google Chrome Prior to 1.3.36.351
CVE-2023-7261

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Omaha
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 June 2024

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2023-7261?

A vulnerability was found in Google Chrome's Updator that allows a local attacker to exploit an inappropriate implementation, potentially leading to privilege escalation. This exploit occurs when a malicious file is utilized, enabling unauthorized access to system resources. Users using versions of the Updator prior to 1.3.36.351 are particularly at risk and should apply the necessary updates to mitigate potential attacks.

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Affected Version(s)

Omaha 1.3.36.271

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2023-7261
Created by zerozenxlabs

References

https://issues.chromium.org/issues/40064602

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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