Vulnerability identifier: #VU25567
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVSSv3.1: 8.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-843
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 execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a type confusion error in V8 component. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger a type confusion error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Note: This vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Google Chrome: 78.0.3904.97 - 80.0.3987.116
External links
http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/02/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_24.html
http://bugs.chromium.org/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=1053604
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.