Heap Buffer Overflow in Google Chrome Affects Multiple Versions
CVE-2017-15409

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

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

Summary

A heap buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Skia graphics library used by Google Chrome before version 63.0.3239.84. This flaw allows an attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption through carefully crafted HTML content, which could lead to unauthorized actions or system compromise. Users are urged to update their browsers to mitigate any security risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

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

References

https://crbug.com/763972
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3401
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201801-03
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_GENTOO

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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