Vulnerability identifier: #VU6967

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-5081

CWE-ID: CWE-264

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 bypass authentication on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to extension verification bypass in the Chromium browser. A remote attacker can use a specially crafted file to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to the 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
http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2017/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html?utm_source=feed...
http://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?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.