#VU15477 Information disclosure in Google Chrome - CVE-2018-17468

Vulnerability identifier: #VU15477

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-17468

CWE-ID: CWE-200

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 obtain potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to cross-origin URL disclosure in Blink. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website and disclose cross-origin URL.

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.