Vulnerability identifier: #VU11992

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-6111

CWE-ID: CWE-416

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 cause DoS condition on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to heap-use-after-free error in DevTools. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website, trigger memory corruption and cause the service.

Mitigation
Update to version 66.0.3359.117.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: 63.0.3239.108 - 65.0.3325.181

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External links
http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html

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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.