[ GLSA 201709-15 ] Chromium

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: Chromium: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201709-15)
Severity: normal
Exploitable: remote
Date: 2017-09-24
Bug(s): #626382, #630068
ID: 201709-15

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Chromium, the worst of
which could result in the execution of arbitrary code.


Background

Chromium is an open-source browser project that aims to build a safer,
faster, and more stable way for all users to experience the web.


Affected Packages

Package: www-client/chromium
Vulnerable: < 61.0.3163.79
Unaffected: >= 61.0.3163.79
Architectures: All supported architectures


Description

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Chromium. Please review
the referenced CVE identifiers for details.


Impact

A remote attacker could possibly execute arbitrary code with the
privileges of the process, cause a Denial of Service condition, obtain
sensitive information, bypass security restrictions, or spoof content.


Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All Chromium users should upgrade to the latest version: