Type Confusion Vulnerability in Google Chrome by Google
CVE-2017-5023

4.3MEDIUM

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-2017-5023?

A type confusion vulnerability in the Histogram component of Google Chrome allows remote attackers to exploit a near null dereference by using a specially crafted HTML page. This can lead to potential security risks by enabling unauthorized access, making it critical for users to update to the latest version for protection.

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:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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