Improper input validation in Google Chrome - #VU16254
Published: December 5, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU16254
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 8.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to errors in SQLite via WebSQL when handling malicious input. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
The weakness exists due to errors in SQLite via WebSQL when handling malicious input. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Affected software
Google Chrome
Remediation
Update to version 71.0.3578.80.
Google Chrome - update to 71.0.3578.80