#VU650 Arbitrary code execution in Google Chrome - CVE-2016-5174

Vulnerability identifier: #VU650

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-5174

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Google Chrome
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers

Vendor: Google

Description
The vulnerability exposes a remote user's possibility to cause arbitrary code execution on the target system.
The weakness exists due to improper suppression of popup dialog that allows attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information and execute arbitrary code.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Update to 53.0.2785.113.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: 50.0.2661.102 - 53.0.2785.101

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External links
https://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2016/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_13.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.