What is the severity of CVE-2024-3172?

CVE-2024-3172 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2024-3172?

To fix CVE-2024-3172, update Google Chrome to version 121.0.6167.85 or later.

What can an attacker do with CVE-2024-3172?

An attacker can execute arbitrary code on a user's system by convincing them to engage in specific user interface gestures.

Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2024-3172?

CVE-2024-3172 affects all versions of Google Chrome prior to 121.0.6167.85.

What is insufficient data validation in the context of CVE-2024-3172?

Insufficient data validation in CVE-2024-3172 refers to the vulnerability that allows crafted HTML pages to bypass security checks and execute untrusted code.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-3172

high

8.8

13/11/2023

16/7/2024

1/8/2024

CVE-2024-3172: Insufficient data validation in DevTools

First published: Mon Nov 13 2023(Updated: )

Insufficient data validation in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 121.0.6167.85 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

Credit: Matan Berson @MtnBer chrome-cve-admin@google.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	<121.0.6167.85	121.0.6167.85
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	<121.0.6167.85

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-3172?
CVE-2024-3172 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2024-3172?
To fix CVE-2024-3172, update Google Chrome to version 121.0.6167.85 or later.
What can an attacker do with CVE-2024-3172?
An attacker can execute arbitrary code on a user's system by convincing them to engage in specific user interface gestures.
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2024-3172?
CVE-2024-3172 affects all versions of Google Chrome prior to 121.0.6167.85.
What is insufficient data validation in the context of CVE-2024-3172?
Insufficient data validation in CVE-2024-3172 refers to the vulnerability that allows crafted HTML pages to bypass security checks and execute untrusted code.

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