#VU7621 Type confusion in Google Chrome - CVE-2017-5094
Published: August 1, 2017 / Updated: June 11, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU7621
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 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:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-5094
CWE-ID: CWE-843
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Google Chrome
Google Chrome
Software vendor:
Google
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
The weakness exists due to type confusion in extensions. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted web page and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
The weakness exists due to type confusion in extensions. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted web page and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Remediation
Update to version 60.0.3112.78.