Use After Free Vulnerability in PDFium Affecting Google Chrome
CVE-2017-5036

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor: Google
Status: Google Chrome Prior To 57.0.2987.98 For Mac, Windows And Linux, And 57.0.2987.108 For Android
Vendor: CVE Published:; 24 April 2017

What is CVE-2017-5036?

A use after free vulnerability exists in PDFium within Google Chrome, affecting various operating systems including Mac, Windows, and Linux, as well as Android. This flaw can allow remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability by delivering specially crafted PDF files, potentially leading to unspecified impacts on the user's system. Users are advised to update their browsers to the latest versions to mitigate potential threats.

Affected Version(s)

Google Chrome prior to 57.0.2987.98 for Mac, Windows and Linux, and 57.0.2987.108 for Android Google Chrome prior to 57.0.2987.98 for Mac, Windows and Linux, and 57.0.2987.108 for Android