Synopsis
A web browser installed on the remote macOS host is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.
Description
The version of Google Chrome installed on the remote macOS host is prior to 130.0.6723.58. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities as referenced in the 2024_10_stable-channel-update-for-desktop_15 advisory.
- Insufficient data validation in DevTools in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 130.0.6723.58 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: Low) (CVE-2024-9965)
- Use after free in ParcelTracking in Google Chrome on iOS prior to 130.0.6723.58 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to engage in specific UI gestures to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium) (CVE-2024-9961)
- Use after free in AI in Google Chrome prior to 130.0.6723.58 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High) (CVE-2024-9954)
- Use after free in WebAuthentication in Google Chrome prior to 130.0.6723.58 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium) (CVE-2024-9955)
- Inappropriate implementation in WebAuthentication in Google Chrome on Android prior to 130.0.6723.58 allowed a local attacker to perform privilege escalation via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium) (CVE-2024-9956)
Note that Nessus has not tested for these issues but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.
Solution
Upgrade to Google Chrome version 130.0.6723.58 or later.
Plugin Details
File Name: macosx_google_chrome_130_0_6723_58.nasl
Agent: macosx
Supported Sensors: Frictionless Assessment AWS, Frictionless Assessment Azure, Frictionless Assessment Agent, Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:P/RL:O/RC:C
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:google:chrome
Required KB Items: installed_sw/Google Chrome
Exploit Ease: Exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 10/15/2024
Vulnerability Publication Date: 10/15/2024
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2024-9954, CVE-2024-9955, CVE-2024-9956, CVE-2024-9957, CVE-2024-9958, CVE-2024-9959, CVE-2024-9960, CVE-2024-9961, CVE-2024-9962, CVE-2024-9963, CVE-2024-9964, CVE-2024-9965, CVE-2024-9966