Vulnerability identifier: #VU8953

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-15395

CWE-ID: CWE-476

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 cause DoS condition.

The vulnerability exists due to null pointer dereference in ImageCapture. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website, trigger null pointer dereference and cause the application to crash.

Mitigation
Update to version 62.0.3202.62.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: 59.0.3071.104 - 61.0.3163.100

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External links
http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2017/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.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.