CVE-2017-5014: Buffer Overflow

Published Feb 17, 2017
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Updated

Heap buffer overflow during image processing in Skia in Google Chrome prior to 56.0.2924.76 for Linux, Windows and Mac, and 56.0.2924.87 for Android, allowed a remote attacker to perform an out of bounds memory read via a crafted HTML page.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Google Chrome<=55.0.2883.87

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-2017-5014?

CVE-2017-5014 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-5014?

To fix CVE-2017-5014, update Google Chrome to version 56.0.2924.76 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2017-5014?

CVE-2017-5014 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 56.0.2924.76 on Linux, Windows, and Mac, as well as versions prior to 56.0.2924.87 on Android.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-5014?

CVE-2017-5014 is a heap buffer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited via a crafted HTML page.

5

What impact does CVE-2017-5014 have on users?

CVE-2017-5014 can allow a remote attacker to perform an out of bounds memory read, leading to potential data leakage or application crashes.

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