Vulnerability identifier: #VU6957
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-125
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 obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to out of bounds read flaw in the V8 component of the Chromium browser. A remote attacker can read arbitrary files on the system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in information disclosure.
Mitigation
Update to version 59.0.3071.86.
Vulnerable software versions
Google Chrome: 55.0.2883.75 - 58.0.3029.110
External links
http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2017/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html?utm_source=feed...
http://security.archlinux.org/advisory/ASA-201706-8
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.