Heap Buffer Overflow in Google Chrome Prior to Version 56.0.2924.76
CVE-2017-5012

8.8HIGH

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-2017-5012?

A heap buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the V8 JavaScript engine used by Google Chrome. This flaw can be exploited by remote attackers to potentially cause heap corruption through specially crafted HTML pages. Affected versions include Google Chrome prior to 56.0.2924.76 for Linux, Windows, and Mac systems, as well as 56.0.2924.87 for Android devices. Users are recommended to update their browsers to mitigate potential risks.

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

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95792
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2017/01/stable-chan...
x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-66
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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