CVE-2024-7979

Name: CVE-2024-7979
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-08-21T21:15:09.747+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-7979 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 128.0.6613.84 allowed a local attacker to perform privilege escalation via a crafted symbolic link. (Chromium security severity: Medium). EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Insufficient data validation in Installer in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 128.0.6613.84 allowed a local attacker to perform privilege escalation via a crafted symbolic link. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.22%

12.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	< 128.0.6613.84

References

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2024/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_21.htmlRelease Notes
https://issues.chromium.org/issues/356064205Permissions Required

Timeline

Published: Aug 21, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-7979?

How severe is CVE-2024-7979?

CVE-2024-7979 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7979?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST