#VU15468 Sandbox escape in Google Chrome - CVE-2018-17462

Vulnerability identifier: #VU15468

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [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-2018-17462

CWE-ID: CWE-265

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 weakness exists due to sandbox escape in AppCache. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website, escape sandbox in AppCache and gain unauthorized access to the system to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation on the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Mitigation
Update to version 70.0.3538.67.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: 67.0.3396.62 - 69.0.3497.100

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External links
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/10/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.