#VU6967 Authentication bypass in Google Chrome - CVE-2017-5081

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#VU6967 Authentication bypass in Google Chrome - CVE-2017-5081

Published: June 7, 2017 / Updated: June 11, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU6967
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-5081
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Google Chrome
Software 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.


Remediation

Update to version 59.0.3071.86.

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