#VU11563 Security restrictions bypass in Google Chrome


Published: 2018-04-05 | Updated: 2021-06-11

Vulnerability identifier: #VU11563

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-6066

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Google Chrome
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers

Vendor: Google

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.

The weakness exists due to same origin bypass via canvas. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website and bypass security restrictions.

Mitigation
Update to version 65.0.3325.146.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: 62.0.3202.89 - 64.0.3282.186


External links
http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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