Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Google Chrome Installer on Windows
CVE-2024-7980

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Chrome
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 August 2024

What is CVE-2024-7980?

A security flaw in the Installer component of Google Chrome on Windows has been identified, allowing local attackers to exploit insufficient data validation. By leveraging crafted symbolic links, an attacker could potentially escalate their privileges on the system. This vulnerability underscores the need for users to update to the latest version of Google Chrome (128.0.6613.84 or later) to mitigate risks. Implementing the latest security patches is critical for maintaining system integrity and protecting sensitive data from unauthorized access.

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References

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2024/08/stable-chan...
https://issues.chromium.org/issues/356328460

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

  • Vulnerability published

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