Vulnerability Description
A use after free in printing in Google Chrome prior to 57.0.2987.133 for Linux and Windows allowed a remote attacker to perform an out of bounds memory read via a crafted HTML page.
CVSS Score
8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 57.0.2987.133 | |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | - |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97221
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:0860
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2017/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_
- https://crbug.com/698622
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201704-02
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97221
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:0860
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2017/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_
- https://crbug.com/698622
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201704-02
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-5055?
CVE-2017-5055 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). A use after free in printing in Google Chrome prior to 57.0.2987.133 for Linux and Windows allowed a remote attacker to perform an out of bounds memory read via a crafted HTML page.
How severe is CVE-2017-5055?
CVE-2017-5055 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-5055?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome, Linux Linux Kernel, Microsoft Windows.