Vulnerability 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)
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 114.0.5735.90 | |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1427431Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202311-11
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-34
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5418
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1427431Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202311-11
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-34
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5418
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-2939?
CVE-2023-2939 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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 seve...
How severe is CVE-2023-2939?
CVE-2023-2939 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-2939?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome, Microsoft Windows.