Vulnerability identifier: #VU11562
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 8.6 [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:A/U:Amber]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-6065
CWE-ID:
CWE-190
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: Yes
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 weakness exists due to integer overflow. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Mitigation
Update to version 65.0.3325.146.
Vulnerable software versions
Google Chrome: 62.0.3202.89 - 64.0.3282.186
External links
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
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?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.