Vulnerability Description
Insufficient data validation in Updater in Google Chrome prior to 120.0.6099.62 allowed a remote attacker to perform OS-level privilege escalation via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: High)
CVSS Score
8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 120.0.6099.62 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/12/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.Vendor Advisory
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/40075849ExploitIssue Tracking
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/12/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.Vendor Advisory
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/40075849ExploitIssue Tracking
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-3173?
CVE-2024-3173 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Insufficient data validation in Updater in Google Chrome prior to 120.0.6099.62 allowed a remote attacker to perform OS-level privilege escalation via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: Hi...
How severe is CVE-2024-3173?
CVE-2024-3173 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-3173?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome.