What is CVE-2024-3173?

CVE-2024-3173 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome, classified under Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2024-07-16.

How severe is CVE-2024-3173?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.

Is CVE-2024-3173 known to be exploited?

1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Improper input validation in Google Chrome

CVE-2024-3173

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)

EPSS: 0.002 (7.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Google Chrome — versions 120.0.6099.62

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

fkie-cad/nvd-json-data-feeds

References

chrome-cve-admin@google.com (Vendor Advisory)
chrome-cve-admin@google.com (Exploit, Issue Tracking)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-3173?: CVE-2024-3173 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome, classified under Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2024-07-16.
How severe is CVE-2024-3173?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2024-3173 known to be exploited?: 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.