Uninitialized Value Vulnerability in Google Chrome Skia for Multiple Platforms
CVE-2017-5102

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Google
Status
Google Chrome Prior To 60.0.3112.78 For Mac, Windows, Linux And Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 October 2017

Summary

A vulnerability exists in the Skia graphics library used by Google Chrome, where an uninitialized value could be exploited by remote attackers. By crafting a malicious HTML page, an attacker may gain access to sensitive information stored in process memory across multiple platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, and Android. This can lead to potential data exposure, stressing the importance of applying the updates and security patches provided by Google to prevent such vulnerabilities.

Affected Version(s)

Google Chrome prior to 60.0.3112.78 for Mac, Windows, Linux and Android Google Chrome prior to 60.0.3112.78 for Mac, Windows, Linux and Android

References

https://crbug.com/727678
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:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
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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