Out of Bounds Memory Read Vulnerability in Google Chrome
CVE-2017-15388

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Google Chrome Prior To 62.0.3202.62
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 February 2018

What is CVE-2017-15388?

A vulnerability in Skia, an essential graphics library used by Google Chrome, allows for an out of bounds memory read when processing crafted HTML pages. This flaw enables remote attackers to exploit the issue, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information or manipulation of memory beyond the anticipated boundaries. Users are encouraged to update to the latest version of Google Chrome to mitigate this risk and safeguard against potential exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

Google Chrome prior to 62.0.3202.62 Google Chrome prior to 62.0.3202.62

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101482
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https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2017/10/stable-chan...
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https://crbug.com/756563
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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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