CVE-2017-5009: Buffer Overflow
WebRTC in Google Chrome prior to 56.0.2924.76 for Linux, Windows and Mac, and 56.0.2924.87 for Android, failed to perform proper bounds checking, which allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-5009?
The severity of CVE-2017-5009 is classified as high due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5009?
To fix CVE-2017-5009, users should update Google Chrome to version 56.0.2924.76 or later for Linux, Windows, and Mac, and version 56.0.2924.87 or later for Android.
What exploit is associated with CVE-2017-5009?
CVE-2017-5009 is associated with a heap corruption vulnerability that can be exploited using a crafted HTML page.
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2017-5009?
CVE-2017-5009 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 56.0.2924.76 for Linux, Windows, and Mac, and prior to 56.0.2924.87 for Android.
Who is impacted by CVE-2017-5009?
All users of affected Google Chrome versions on supported operating systems are potentially at risk from CVE-2017-5009.