CVE-2024-7980
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CVE-2024-7980 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 0.26% 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/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 128.0.6613.84 |
References
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/356328460Permissions Required
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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