Advisory 2024-1653 - All Major Browsers: Vulnerability allows bypassing security measures

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4	Attack probability medium-high
3	Potential damage medium

Date: 2024-08-08
Release: 2024-08-08

Operating System

Linux
MacOS X
Sonstiges

Software

Apple Safari
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox

Attack

A remote anonymous attacker can exploit a vulnerability in all major browsers in order to bypass security measures.

Description

Chrome is an Internet browser from Google. Firefox is an open source web browser. Safari is a Web Browser used on Apple devices.

There is a vulnerability in all major browsers. This flaw exists due to an inconsistent implementation of security mechanisms, allowing malicious websites to interact with local network services using the IP address 0.0.0.0. A remote anonymous attacker can exploit this vulnerability to bypass browser protection potentially leading to unauthorized access and remote code execution on local services by external attackers. Successful exploitation requires a user interaction.

CVSSv2 Base Score: 6.8 / Temporal Score: 6.5
AV:N/AC:M/AU:N/C:P/I:P/A:P/E:F/RL:U/RC:ND
CVSSv3.1 Base Score: 6.3 / Temporal Score: 6.2
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:F/RL:U/RC:X

Exploit code taking advantage of the vulnerability is available on the Internet.

Recommendation

There is currently no update or patch available to fix this vulnerability.
https://www.oligo.security/blog/0-0-0-0-day-exploiting-localhost-apis-from-the-browser

Information

Oligo Security Blog dated 2024-08-07
https://www.oligo.security/blog/0-0-0-0-day-exploiting-localhost-apis-from-the-browser

Forbes Artikel dated 2024-08-07
https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomasbrewster/2024/08/07/hackers-exploit-18-year-old-vulnerability-in-apple-google-and-mozilla-browsers/

References

VULNAME:0.0.0.0 DAY

Disclaimer

*The probability of an attack is determined by the attacker's motivation, the necessary expend and the possibilities for an attack. The damage probability is determined by the expend needed to resolute the attack and probable indirect consequences of an attack for business processes. Telekom Security assumes worst case scenarios.

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