JavaScript Execution Flaw in Google Chrome for Multiple Platforms
CVE-2017-5008

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Google Chrome Prior To 56.0.2924.76 For Linux, Windows And Mac, And 56.0.2924.87 For Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 February 2017

What is CVE-2017-5008?

A vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to specific versions allowed malicious actors to execute arbitrary JavaScript through the mishandling of script methods. This vulnerability could enable attackers to inject harmful scripts or HTML content via specially crafted web pages, potentially compromising user security and privacy.

Affected Version(s)

Google Chrome prior to 56.0.2924.76 for Linux, Windows and Mac, and 56.0.2924.87 for Android Google Chrome prior to 56.0.2924.76 for Linux, Windows and Mac, and 56.0.2924.87 for Android

References

https://crbug.com/668552
x_refsource_CONFIRM
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95792
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2017/01/stable-chan...
x_refsource_CONFIRM

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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