Vulnerability identifier: #VU17307
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:
CWE-ID:
CWE-122
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 weakness exists due to heap-based buffer overflow in SwiftShader. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website, trigger memory corruption and cause the browser to crash.
Mitigation
Update to version 72.0.3626.81.
Vulnerable software versions
Google Chrome: 68.0.3440.106 - 71.0.3578.98
External links
http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2019/01/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.