Inappropriate Implementation of Unload Handlers in Google Chrome by Google
CVE-2017-5109

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2017-5109?

An inappropriate implementation of unload handler handling in permission prompts in Google Chrome prior to version 60.0.3112.78 allows a remote attacker to exploit the vulnerability. By crafting a malicious HTML page, the attacker can manipulate user interface elements on a tab that is not under their control, posing significant security risks for users across Linux, Windows, and Mac operating systems.

Affected Version(s)

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

References

https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201709-15
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_GENTOO
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3926
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_DEBIAN
https://crbug.com/710400
x_refsource_MISC

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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