CVE-2024-3173: Insufficient data validation in Updater
Published Oct 29, 2023
·Updated
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)
Credit
NorthSea
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<120.0.6099.62
120.0.6099.62
Google Chrome<120.0.6099.62
Event History
Oct 29, 2023
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jul 16, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:14 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:14 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
Description
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-3173?
The severity of CVE-2024-3173 is classified as High.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-3173?
To fix CVE-2024-3173, update Google Chrome to version 120.0.6099.62 or later.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-3173?
CVE-2024-3173 is an insufficient data validation vulnerability in the Updater component of Google Chrome.
4
What can an attacker do with CVE-2024-3173?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2024-3173 can perform OS-level privilege escalation via a malicious file.
5
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2024-3173?
Versions of Google Chrome prior to 120.0.6099.62 are affected by CVE-2024-3173.