CVE-2023-2939
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CVE-2023-2939 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Insufficient data validation in Installer in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 114.0.5735.90 allowed a local attacker to perform privilege escalation via crafted symbolic link. (Chromium security severity: Medium). EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Insufficient data validation in Installer in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 114.0.5735.90 allowed a local attacker to perform privilege escalation via crafted symbolic link. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 114.0.5735.90 |
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_30.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1427431Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_30.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1427431Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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