CVE-2017-5010: XSS

Published Feb 17, 2017
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Updated

Blink in Google Chrome prior to 56.0.2924.76 for Linux, Windows and Mac, and 56.0.2924.87 for Android, resolved promises in an inappropriate context, which allowed a remote attacker to inject arbitrary scripts or HTML (UXSS) via a crafted HTML page.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Google Chrome<=55.0.2883.87

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Google Chrome to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 56.0.2924.76
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Google Chrome (Android) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 56.0.2924.87

Event History

Feb 17, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:45 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:45 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:59 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-5010?

CVE-2017-5010 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution via UXSS attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-5010?

To fix CVE-2017-5010, upgrade Google Chrome to version 56.0.2924.76 or later.

3

Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2017-5010?

CVE-2017-5010 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 56.0.2924.76 for desktop and 56.0.2924.87 for Android.

4

What kind of attack is possible with CVE-2017-5010?

CVE-2017-5010 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary scripts or HTML through a crafted HTML page.

5

Is the Linux version of Google Chrome vulnerable to CVE-2017-5010?

Yes, the Linux version of Google Chrome prior to 56.0.2924.76 is vulnerable to CVE-2017-5010.

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