Inadequate Implementation in Blink of Google Chrome for Multiple Platforms
CVE-2017-5079

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

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

Summary

An issue has been identified in the Blink rendering engine of Google Chrome that affects various operating systems including Mac, Windows, Linux, and Android. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to exploit a flaw via crafted HTML pages, potentially manipulating user interfaces in unassumed tabs. As a result, users may unknowingly interact with content that could lead to further exploitation, highlighting the critical importance of maintaining up-to-date browser versions.

Affected Version(s)

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

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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