CVE-2018-17470 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2018-17470, a vulnerability in Google Chrome before 70.0.3538.67 allowing a remote attacker to bypass the sandbox. Find mitigation steps and affected systems here.
Google Chrome prior to version 70.0.3538.67 was vulnerable to a heap buffer overflow in the GPU, allowing a remote attacker to potentially bypass the sandbox and achieve a sandbox escape.
Understanding CVE-2018-17470
Before version 70.0.3538.67, Google Chrome was susceptible to a heap buffer overflow in the GPU, enabling a remote attacker to exploit the vulnerability.
What is CVE-2018-17470?
A heap buffer overflow in the GPU in Google Chrome before version 70.0.3538.67 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page.
The Impact of CVE-2018-17470
- A remote attacker with control over the renderer process could bypass the sandbox and achieve a sandbox escape.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-17470
Google Chrome vulnerability details and affected systems.
Vulnerability Description
- Type: Heap buffer overflow
- Exploitation: Remote attacker compromising the renderer process
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Chrome
- Vendor: Google
- Versions Affected: < 70.0.3538.67
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attacker with control over the renderer process
- Crafted HTML page used for sandbox escape
Mitigation and Prevention
Protective measures and steps to address CVE-2018-17470.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update Google Chrome to version 70.0.3538.67 or higher
- Monitor for any unusual activities on the network
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update browsers and software to the latest versions
- Implement network segmentation and access controls
Patching and Updates
- Apply security patches promptly
- Follow vendor security advisories for Chrome updates