CVE-2024-7980

High

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)

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
ProductGoogle Chrome
PublishedAug 21, 2024
First seenAug 21, 2024

How to fix

Update
  • google chrome128.0.6613.84 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
google chromev < 128.0.6613.84128.0.6613.84

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CVE-2024-7980 · Google Chrome · Dark Radar