Stack Buffer Overflow in Google Chrome's QUIC Networking Stack
CVE-2017-15398

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Google
Status
Google Chrome Prior To 62.0.3202.89 Unknown
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 August 2018

Summary

A stack buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the QUIC networking stack of Google Chrome prior to version 62.0.3202.89. This flaw allows attackers to exploit a malicious server to execute arbitrary code on the client. The vulnerability highlights the risk associated with processing network data, which can lead to unauthorized control over affected systems if successfully exploited.

Affected Version(s)

Google Chrome prior to 62.0.3202.89 unknown Google Chrome prior to 62.0.3202.89 unknown

References

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2017/11/stable-chan...
x_refsource_MISC
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101692
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4024
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_DEBIAN

EPSS Score

10% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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