CVE-2024-7979

Description

Insufficient data validation in Installer in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 128.0.6613.84 allowed a local attacker to perform privilege escalation via a crafted symbolic link. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Affected: Google Chrome
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2024/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_21.html release notes
https://issues.chromium.org/issues/356064205 permissions required

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-7979?
CVE-2024-7979 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-7979?
To fix CVE-2024-7979, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-7979 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-7979 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-7979?
CVE-2024-7979 affects Google Chrome.
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