Integer Overflow Vulnerability in FFmpeg Affecting Google Chrome
CVE-2017-5048

8.8HIGH

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:
25 April 2017

What is CVE-2017-5048?

An integer overflow vulnerability exists in the FFmpeg component of Google Chrome, affecting multiple platforms including Mac, Windows, Linux, and Android. This flaw enables a remote attacker to craft a malicious video file that results in an out-of-bounds memory write, potentially leading to unauthorized access or execution of arbitrary code. Users are advised to update their browsers to the latest version to mitigate this risk.

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

References

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2017/03/stable-chan...
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https://crbug.com/679647
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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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