Chrome Sandbox Escape via HTML Page in Google Chrome

Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a sandbox escape issue in Google Chrome before version 151.0.7922.72. It occurs due to insufficient validation of untrusted input in the Network component. A remote attacker who already compromised the renderer process could exploit this by crafting a malicious HTML page to potentially escape the sandbox and gain higher privileges.

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Detection Guidance

This vulnerability requires detecting a compromised renderer process in Google Chrome. Check for unusual renderer process behavior, such as unexpected network connections or elevated privileges. Monitor Chrome logs for sandbox escape attempts or renderer crashes. Ensure Chrome is updated to version 151.0.7922.72 or later to mitigate the issue.

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Impact Analysis

If you use an affected version of Chrome, an attacker could exploit this to break out of the browser's security sandbox. This could allow them to access your system or data beyond what the browser normally permits, increasing the risk of malware installation or data theft.

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Compliance Impact

This vulnerability involves insufficient validation of untrusted input in Google Chrome, potentially allowing a remote attacker to escape the sandbox via a crafted HTML page. While this could lead to unauthorized data access or exfiltration, the provided CVE data does not specify direct impacts on compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, or other standards.

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Mitigation Strategies

Update Google Chrome to version 151.0.7922.72 or later to address the vulnerability.

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