#VU6366 Security bypass in Google Chrome - CVE-2017-5066

Vulnerability identifier: #VU6366

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-2017-5066

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 signature handing in Networking.

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.