7.8
CWE
233
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-7261

First published: Fri Jun 07 2024(Updated: )

Inappropriate implementation in Google Updator prior to 1.3.36.351 in Google Chrome allowed a local attacker to perform privilege escalation via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: High)

Credit: chrome-cve-admin@google.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
Google Updater<1.3.36.351
Google Chrome

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-7261?

    CVE-2023-7261 has a high severity rating due to its potential for privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-7261?

    To fix CVE-2023-7261, update Google Updater to version 1.3.36.351 or later.

  • What can an attacker do with CVE-2023-7261?

    An attacker can perform privilege escalation via a malicious file due to the inappropriate implementation in Google Updater.

  • Which versions of Google Updater are affected by CVE-2023-7261?

    Google Updater versions prior to 1.3.36.351 are affected by CVE-2023-7261.

  • Is Google Chrome directly affected by CVE-2023-7261?

    No, Google Chrome itself is not directly affected by CVE-2023-7261, but it is related to the Google Updater.

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