Multiple Vulnerabilities in Google Chrome Desktop

Systems Affected

Threat Level

Overview

Multiple vulnerabilities have been identified in the Google Chrome desktop version which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary codes, bypass security restrictions, disclose sensitive information, or conduct spoofing attacks.

Description

Vulnerabilities existed in Google Chrome due to the heap buffer overflow in the clipboard, UI, and WebRTC, inappropriate implementation of cookies, etc. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities just by persuading a victim to visit a maliciously crafted website.

Impact

  ✻  Exposing sensitive information to unauthorized parties
  ✻  Unauthorized access
  ✻  Malware infections

Solution/ Workarounds

  ✻  Upgrade to the Google Chrome version 87.0.4280.66 (For Windows and Linux) or 87.0.4280.67 (For Mac)

References

  ✻  https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/11/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_17.html?m=1

Disclaimer

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