Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Google Chrome for Multiple Platforms
CVE-2017-5044

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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-2017-5044?

A heap buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the filter processing component of Skia utilized in Google Chrome. This issue impacts multiple platforms including Mac, Windows, Linux, and Android. By crafting a malicious HTML page, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute an out of bounds memory read, potentially leading to information theft or manipulation. Users are advised to update their browsers to the latest versions to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.

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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