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CVE-2021-37969

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Published: Oct 8, 2021Modified: Nov 21, 2024

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7.8
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitability: 1.8 / Impact: 5.9
Source: NVD

Description

Inappropriate implementation in Google Updater in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 94.0.4606.54 allowed a remote attacker to perform local privilege escalation via a crafted file.

Affected (5)

Google
1 product
Chrome
Fedoraproject
1 product
Fedora
Debian
1 product
Debian Linux
Configuration A
1 vulnerable · 1 platform
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Chrome
Before 94.0.4606.54
Running on/withPlatform Versions
Microsoft
Windows
All versions
Configuration B
2 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Fedoraproject
Fedora
Version 33
Fedora
Version 35
Configuration C
2 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Debian
Debian Linux
Version 10.0
Debian Linux
Version 11.0

Related CWEs

CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.

References (10)

Source: chrome-cve-admin@google.com
Release NotesVendor Advisory
Source: chrome-cve-admin@google.com
Permissions RequiredVendor Advisory
Source: chrome-cve-admin@google.com
Source: chrome-cve-admin@google.com
Source: chrome-cve-admin@google.com
Third Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Release NotesVendor Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Permissions RequiredVendor Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory

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