Description
Inappropriate implementation in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 108.0.5359.71 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to bypass file access restrictions via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chrome | 108.0.5359.71 – < 108.0.5359.71 | 108.0.5359.71 |
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | chromium | 108.0.5359.71-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | chromium | 108.0.5359.71-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | chromium | 108.0.5359.71-1 | — |
| Debian 11 | chromium | 108.0.5359.71-2~deb11u1 | DSA-5293-1 |
Advisories 2
- DSA-5293-1 chromium - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- WID-SEC-2022-2202 Google Chrome: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Dec 21, 2023