Vulnerability Description
Github Electron version 1.6.4 - 1.6.11 and 1.7.0 - 1.7.5 is vulnerable to a URL Spoofing problem when opening PDFs in PDFium resulting loading arbitrary PDFs that a hacker can control.
CVSS Score
4.3
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Atom | Electron | >= 1.6.4, <= 1.6.11 |
References
- https://github.com/electron/electron/pull/10008Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/electron/electron/pull/10008/filesThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/electron/electron/pull/10008Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/electron/electron/pull/10008/filesThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-1000424?
CVE-2017-1000424 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Github Electron version 1.6.4 - 1.6.11 and 1.7.0 - 1.7.5 is vulnerable to a URL Spoofing problem when opening PDFs in PDFium resulting loading arbitrary PDFs that a hacker can control.
How severe is CVE-2017-1000424?
CVE-2017-1000424 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-1000424?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Atom Electron.