#VU6359 Type confusion in Google Chrome - CVE-2017-5059

Vulnerability identifier: #VU6359

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-2017-5059

CWE-ID: CWE-843

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 vulnerability exists due to a type confusion error in Blink within the processing of list item markers. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trigger a type confusion condition by manipulating a document's elements and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Update to version 58.0.3029.81.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: 54.0.2840.71 - 57.0.2987.133

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External links
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2017/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-314/

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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.