Vulnerability 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)
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 128.0.6613.84 | |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2024/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_Release Notes
- https://issues.chromium.org/issues/356328460Permissions Required
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-7980?
CVE-2024-7980 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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 se...
How severe is CVE-2024-7980?
CVE-2024-7980 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-2024-7980?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome, Microsoft Windows.