Use After Free Vulnerability in Google Chrome Affecting Multiple Platforms
CVE-2017-5062

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor: Google
Status: Google Chrome Prior To 58.0.3029.81 For Mac, Windows And Linux, And 58.0.3029.83 For Android
Vendor: CVE Published:; 27 October 2017

What is CVE-2017-5062?

A vulnerability in Google Chrome, specifically in Chrome Apps, allows remote attackers to potentially exploit a use after free issue. This leads to out of bounds memory access when a specially crafted Chrome extension is executed. The vulnerability affects multiple operating systems, including Mac, Windows, Linux, and Android, particularly in versions prior to 58.0.3029.81 for desktops and 58.0.3029.83 for Android. Users are recommended to update their Chrome installations to mitigate the risk associated with this flaw.

Affected Version(s)

Google Chrome prior to 58.0.3029.81 for Mac, Windows and Linux, and 58.0.3029.83 for Android Google Chrome prior to 58.0.3029.81 for Mac, Windows and Linux, and 58.0.3029.83 for Android