Use After Free Vulnerability in Google Chrome Apps for Multiple Platforms
CVE-2017-5038

6.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2017-5038?

A use after free vulnerability in Google Chrome Apps prior to version 57.0.2987.98 allows remote attackers to exploit an out of bounds memory read through crafted Chrome extensions. This flaw can potentially compromise the security of affected systems across Linux, Windows, and Mac operating platforms, posing significant risks if not patched.

Affected Version(s)

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

References

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2017/03/stable-chan...
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201704-02
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https://crbug.com/695476
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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