Use After Free Vulnerability in Google Chrome Affecting Multiple Operating Systems
CVE-2017-5043

8.8HIGH

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-2017-5043?

A use after free vulnerability exists in Google Chrome versions prior to 57.0.2987.98 on Linux, Windows, and Mac. This vulnerability is triggered by the GuestView component and allows remote attackers to execute an out of bounds memory read through a specially crafted Chrome extension. This could potentially lead to unauthorized data access or system compromise, highlighting the importance of regular updates and vigilance against malicious extensions.

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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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http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3810
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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