#VU6956 Type confusion in Google Chrome - CVE-2017-5070

Vulnerability identifier: #VU6956

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.6 [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:A/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-5070

CWE-ID: CWE-843

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 execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a type confusion flaw in the V8 component of the Chromium browser. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger a type confusion condition and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Update to version 59.0.3071.86.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: 55.0.2883.75 - 58.0.3029.110

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External links
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2017/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html?utm_source=feed...
https://security.archlinux.org/advisory/ASA-201706-8

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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?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.