Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Google Chrome for Multiple Platforms
CVE-2017-5026

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

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

Summary

A vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 56.0.2924.76 enables remote attackers to bypass same-origin policies through swapped-out frames. This flaw can be exploited via a specially crafted HTML page, allowing attackers to present alerts on domains they do not control, thereby potentially leading users to execute unintended actions or disclose sensitive information.

Affected Version(s)

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

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95792
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https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2017/01/stable-chan...
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-66
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
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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