Google Chrome < 86.0.4240.193 Vulnerability

high Nessus Plugin ID 142641

Synopsis

A web browser installed on the remote Windows host is affected by a vulnerability.

Description

The version of Google Chrome installed on the remote Windows host is prior to 86.0.4240.193. It is, therefore, affected by a vulnerability as referenced in the 2020_11_stable-channel-update-for-desktop_9 advisory. Note that Nessus has not tested for this issue but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.

Solution

Upgrade to Google Chrome version 86.0.4240.193 or later.

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?9f174f37

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 142641

File Name: google_chrome_86_0_4240_193.nasl

Version: 1.3

Type: local

Agent: windows

Family: Windows

Published: 11/9/2020

Updated: 4/11/2022

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Frictionless Assessment AWS, Frictionless Assessment Azure, Frictionless Assessment Agent, Nessus Agent, Nessus

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:google:chrome

Required KB Items: SMB/Google_Chrome/Installed

Patch Publication Date: 11/9/2020

Vulnerability Publication Date: 11/9/2020