#VU9589 Security restrictions bypass in Google Chrome - CVE-2017-15423
Published: December 7, 2017 / Updated: June 11, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU9589
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-15423
CWE-ID: CWE-264
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 bypass security restrictions on the target system.
The weakness exists due to an issue with SPAKE implementation in BoringSSL. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website and bypass security restrictions.
The weakness exists due to an issue with SPAKE implementation in BoringSSL. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website and bypass security restrictions.
Remediation
Update to version 63.0.3239.84.