#VU6417 Race condition in Google Chrome - CVE-2017-5068

Vulnerability identifier: #VU6417

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-2017-5068

CWE-ID: CWE-362

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 compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a race condition in WebRTC when processing web pages. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current user.

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

Mitigation
Update to version 58.0.3029.96.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: 54.0.2840.87 - 58.0.3029.81

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External links
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2017/05/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.