Heap Buffer Overflow in Google Chrome's Omnibox Component
CVE-2017-15408

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Google Chrome Prior To 63.0.3239.84 Unknown
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 August 2018

What is CVE-2017-15408?

A heap buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Omnibox component of Google Chrome before version 63.0.3239.84. This bug could be exploited by remote attackers through a specially crafted PDF file that is not handled correctly by the PDFium library, leading to potential heap corruption. Users are strongly advised to update their Chrome installations to secure their systems against these types of malicious attacks.

Affected Version(s)

Google Chrome prior to 63.0.3239.84 unknown Google Chrome prior to 63.0.3239.84 unknown

References

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3401
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_REDHAT
https://crbug.com/762374
x_refsource_MISC
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201801-03
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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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CVE-2017-15408 : Heap Buffer Overflow in Google Chrome's Omnibox Component