CVE-2024-3173: Insufficient data validation in Updater
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)
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Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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Google Chrome (Trace Event)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 120.0.6099.62 - Upgrade
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debian/chromiumto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 120.0.6099.71-1~deb12u1 - Upgrade
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debian/chromiumto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 120.0.6099.71-1 - Upgrade
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debian/chromiumto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 150.0.7871.100-1~deb12u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.79-1~deb12u1Fixed in 150.0.7871.181-1~deb13u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.79-1~deb13u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.79-1 - Upgrade
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Google Chrometo a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 120.0.6099.62
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-3173?
The severity of CVE-2024-3173 is classified as High.
How do I fix CVE-2024-3173?
To fix CVE-2024-3173, update Google Chrome to version 120.0.6099.62 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-3173?
CVE-2024-3173 is an insufficient data validation vulnerability in the Updater component of Google Chrome.
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.
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.