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.

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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