Vulnerability identifier: #VU7125

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-5087

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 security restrictions on the target system.

The weakness exists due to an error in IndexedDB. A remote attacker can escape the sandbox and gain access to the system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in security bypass.

Mitigation
Update to version 59.0.3071.104.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: 55.0.2883.87 - 59.0.3071.86

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External links
http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2017/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_15.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.