#VU7621 Type confusion in Google Chrome - CVE-2017-5094

Vulnerability identifier: #VU7621

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-2017-5094

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.

The weakness exists due to type confusion in extensions. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted web page and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Mitigation
Update to version 60.0.3112.78.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: 57.0.2987.98 - 59.0.3071.115

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External links
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2017/07/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.