Vulnerability identifier: #VU11981
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:
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.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient protection of remote debugging prototol in DevTools. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website, bypass security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to the system.
Mitigation
Update to version 66.0.3359.117.
Vulnerable software versions
Google Chrome: 63.0.3239.108 - 65.0.3325.181
External links
http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
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.