CVE-2024-1694
CVE-2024-1694 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Updater with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-474.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-17428
- Weakness: CWE-474
- Affected product: Google Updater
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Inappropriate implementation in Google Updator prior to 1.3.36.351 in Google Chrome allowed a local attacker to bypass discretionary access control via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: High)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-1694?
- Inappropriate implementation in Google Updator prior to 1.3.36.351 in Google Chrome allowed a local attacker to bypass discretionary access control via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: High)
- How severe is CVE-2024-1694?
- CVE-2024-1694 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-1694 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-1694?
- CVE-2024-1694 affects Google Updater. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-1694?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-1694 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-1694 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-17428.
- When was CVE-2024-1694 published?
- CVE-2024-1694 was published on 2024-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:google:updater:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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