#VU6365 Security bypass in Google Chrome - CVE-2017-5065

Vulnerability identifier: #VU6365

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-5065

CWE-ID: CWE-20

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 bypass certain security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to unspecified error related to incorrect UI in Blink.

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

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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.