Google Chrome List Item Marker Type Confusion Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

May 2nd, 2017
ZDI-17-314 ZDI-CAN-4429

CVE ID

CVE-2017-5059

CVSS Score

6.8 AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected Vendors

Google

Affected Products

Chrome

Vulnerability Details


This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Google Chrome. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

The specific flaw exists within the processing of list item markers. It's possible to trigger a type confusion condition by manipulating a document's elements. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code under the context of the current process.

Additional Details

Google has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2017/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html

Disclosure Timeline

  • 2017-01-24 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2017-05-02 - Coordinated public release of advisory

Credit

SkyLined

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