Privilege Elevation Vulnerability in Google Chrome for Mac
CVE-2017-5099

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google
Status
Google Chrome Prior To 60.0.3112.78 For Mac
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 October 2017

What is CVE-2017-5099?

An insufficient validation of untrusted input in PPAPI Plugins within Google Chrome for Mac prior to version 60.0.3112.78 allows remote attackers to potentially elevate their privileges via a specially crafted HTML page. This vulnerability may enable unauthorized actions by exploiting the flaws in input handling, emphasizing the necessity for continual updates and security measures.

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Affected Version(s)

Google Chrome prior to 60.0.3112.78 for Mac Google Chrome prior to 60.0.3112.78 for Mac

References

https://crbug.com/733548
x_refsource_MISC
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201709-15
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_GENTOO
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3926
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_DEBIAN

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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