CVE-2017-15407 Memory corruption in Google Chrome prior to 63.0.3239.84 unknown
A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code by exploiting an out-of-bounds write in the QUIC networking stack via a malicious server.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-15407?
CVE-2017-15407 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 28 Aug 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Out-of-bounds Write in the QUIC networking stack in Google Chrome prior to 63.0.3239.84 allowed a remote attacker to gain code execution via a malicious server.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-15407?
It affects 5 products.
Products include Debian Debian Linux, Google Chrome, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server, Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15407?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2017-15407 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-15407 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as GHSA-69ch-2h2x-j6w3, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-15407.