Heap Buffer Overflow in PDFium Affects Google Chrome on Multiple Platforms
CVE-2016-5210

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Google
Status
Google Chrome Prior To 55.0.2883.75 For Mac, Windows And Linux, And 55.0.2883.84 For Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 January 2017

Summary

A heap buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the PDFium component of Google Chrome, affecting multiple operating systems including Mac, Windows, Linux, and Android. This issue arises during the parsing of TIFF images within crafted PDF files. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to potentially cause heap corruption, leading to the execution of arbitrary code. Users are advised to update their browsers to mitigate this risk and protect against possible attacks.

Affected Version(s)

Google Chrome prior to 55.0.2883.75 for Mac, Windows and Linux, and 55.0.2883.84 for Android Google Chrome prior to 55.0.2883.75 for Mac, Windows and Linux, and 55.0.2883.84 for Android

References

http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2919.html
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_REDHAT
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94633
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
https://crbug.com/654183
x_refsource_CONFIRM

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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