User Interface Exposure in Google Chrome by Remote Attackers
CVE-2017-5083

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

What is CVE-2017-5083?

A vulnerability in Google Chrome's Blink engine allowed remote attackers to manipulate the user interface through a crafted HTML page. This issue affects users across multiple operating systems including Mac, Windows, Linux, and Android. Attackers could potentially trick users into interacting with malicious content in an uncontrolled tab, compromising the intended browser experience. Immediate updates to the browser are recommended to mitigate such risks.

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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CVE-2017-5083 : User Interface Exposure in Google Chrome by Remote Attackers