Remote Code Execution in Google Chrome by Crafted HTML Content
CVE-2017-5021

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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-2017-5021?

A vulnerability in Google Chrome allows attackers to exploit a use after free condition, leading to potential out of bounds memory reads. By crafting a specially designed HTML page, a remote attacker could trigger this flaw on affected systems, opening pathways for unauthorized access and potentially severe security repercussions. This affects various versions of Chrome across Linux, Windows, Mac, and Android platforms, making it critical for users to update their browsers.

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