Vulnerability identifier: #VU17898
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVSSv3.1: 9.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: Yes
Vulnerable software:
Google Chrome
Client/Desktop applications /
Web browsers
Vendor: Google
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in FileReader. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted file with Google Chrome, trigger use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
Note: the vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Google Chrome: 70.0.3538.67 - 72.0.3626.119
External links
http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2019/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
http://github.com/AOSC-Dev/aosc-os-abbs/issues/1699
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?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.