Memory Corruption Vulnerability in PDFium of Google Chrome
CVE-2017-5114

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Google
Status
Google Chrome Prior To 61.0.3163.79 For Linux, Windows And Mac, And 61.0.3163.81 For Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 October 2017

Summary

A memory corruption vulnerability exists in the PDFium component of Google Chrome, prior to version 61.0.3163.79 on Linux, Windows, and Mac, as well as version 61.0.3163.81 on Android. This flaw can be exploited by remote attackers through a specially crafted PDF file, potentially allowing them to manipulate memory and execute arbitrary code, posing a significant risk to users.

Affected Version(s)

Google Chrome prior to 61.0.3163.79 for Linux, Windows and Mac, and 61.0.3163.81 for Android Google Chrome prior to 61.0.3163.79 for Linux, Windows and Mac, and 61.0.3163.81 for Android

References

https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201709-15
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_GENTOO
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2676
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_REDHAT
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039291
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK

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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