ID:1995 - Exploit for Use-after-free error in Google Chrome - CVE-2017-15412

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:1995 - Exploit for Use-after-free error in Google Chrome - CVE-2017-15412

ID:1995 - Exploit for Use-after-free error in Google Chrome - CVE-2017-15412

Published: March 18, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU9577
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-15412
CWE-ID: CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Google Chrome

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to use-after-free error in libXML. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Remediation

Update to version 63.0.3239.84.