Navigation Flaw in PDFium Affects Google Chrome Across Multiple Platforms
CVE-2016-5220

6.5MEDIUM

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 navigation flaw in PDFium, part of Google Chrome, has been identified, affecting multiple platforms including Mac, Windows, Linux, and Android. This vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to leverage a specially crafted PDF file to read local files on the user's system. This exploit occurs due to improper handling of navigation within PDF documents, highlighting the necessity for users to keep their browser updated to mitigate such risks.

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
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94633
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https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2016/12/stable-chan...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
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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