#VU7637 Type confusion in Google Chrome - CVE-2017-5108

Vulnerability identifier: #VU7637

Vulnerability risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-5108

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 obtain potentially sensitive information on the system.

The weakness exists due to type confusion in PDFium. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted web page and read arbitrary files on the system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in information disclosure.

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.