CVE-2023-7012: Insufficient data validation in Permission Prompts
Published Oct 28, 2022
·Updated
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)
Credit
koocola@@alo_cook(360 Alpha Lab), Nan Wang@@eternalsakura13(360 Alpha Lab)
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<117.0.5938.62
117.0.5938.62
Google Chrome<117.0.5938.62
Event History
Oct 28, 2022
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jul 16, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:30 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2023-7012?
The severity of CVE-2023-7012 is classified as Medium.
2
How do I fix CVE-2023-7012?
To fix CVE-2023-7012, update Google Chrome to version 117.0.5938.62 or later.
3
What vulnerability does CVE-2023-7012 exploit?
CVE-2023-7012 exploits insufficient data validation in Permission Prompts in Google Chrome.
4
What could an attacker achieve using CVE-2023-7012?
An attacker could potentially perform a sandbox escape via a malicious file if a user installs a malicious app.
5
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2023-7012?
Google Chrome versions prior to 117.0.5938.62 are affected by CVE-2023-7012.