Vulnerability identifier: #VU12580

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-6122

CWE-ID: CWE-843

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 execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to type confusion in V8 when handling malicious input. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code withe elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Mitigation
Update to version 66.0.3359.170.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: 64.0.3282.119 - 66.0.3359.139

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External links
http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/05/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.