Type Confusion Vulnerability in Google Chrome for Multiple Platforms
CVE-2017-5116

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

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

Summary

A type confusion vulnerability exists in the V8 JavaScript engine of Google Chrome prior to version 61.0.3163.79 for Mac, Windows, and Linux, and version 61.0.3163.81 for Android. This flaw can be exploited by a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within a sandboxed environment by delivering a specially crafted HTML page. This vulnerability underscores the importance of keeping web browsers updated to mitigate potential risks associated with online threats.

Affected Version(s)

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

EPSS Score

10% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

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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