Vulnerability identifier: #VU8591

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-5122

CWE-ID: CWE-119

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 execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error when processing web pages in V8. A remote unauthenticated attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into opening and and trigger memory corruption.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Update to version 61.0.3163.100.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: 59.0.3071.86 - 61.0.3163.91

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External links
http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2017/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_21.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.