Insufficient Input Validation Issue in Google Chrome
CVE-2017-5071

6.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Google Chrome Prior To 59.0.3071.86 For Linux, Windows And Mac, And 59.0.3071.92 For Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 October 2017

What is CVE-2017-5071?

This vulnerability arises from the insufficient validation of untrusted input within the V8 JavaScript engine in Google Chrome. An attacker can exploit this flaw by crafting a malicious HTML page that triggers out of bounds memory read. This could potentially lead to unauthorized access, loss of data integrity, or other detrimental impacts to the system. Users are encouraged to keep their browsers updated to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

Google Chrome prior to 59.0.3071.86 for Linux, Windows and Mac, and 59.0.3071.92 for Android Google Chrome prior to 59.0.3071.86 for Linux, Windows and Mac, and 59.0.3071.92 for Android

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98861
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1399
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038622
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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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