Vulnerability identifier: #VU12582

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-2018-6121

CWE-ID: CWE-264

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 gain elevated privileges on the target system.

The weakness exists due to an error in extensions when handling malicious input. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website 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.