CVE-2023-7012: chrome Input Validation Flaw — Exploit

Description

Insufficient data validation in Permission Prompts in Google Chrome prior to 117.0.5938.62 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious app to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.6

CRITICAL

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-20 Improper Input Validation

CWE-138 CWE-138

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
google	chrome	< 117.0.5938.62

References

Exploits

https://issues.chromium.org/issues/40061509 https://issues.chromium.org/issues/40061509

Other References

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_12.html https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2023/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_12.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-7012? +

Insufficient data validation in Permission Prompts in Google Chrome prior to 117.0.5938.62 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious app to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: Medium) It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.6 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2023-7012? +

CVE-2023-7012 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.6 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-7012? +

CVE-2023-7012 affects products from google, specifically: chrome. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-7012? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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