CVE-2017-5018: XSS

Published Feb 17, 2017
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Updated

Google Chrome prior to 56.0.2924.76 for Linux, Windows and Mac, and 56.0.2924.87 for Android, had an insufficiently strict content security policy on the Chrome app launcher page, which allowed a remote attacker to inject scripts or HTML into a privileged page 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-2017-5018?

CVE-2017-5018 is rated as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote script injection.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-5018?

To fix CVE-2017-5018, upgrade Google Chrome to version 56.0.2924.76 or later for affected platforms.

3

Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2017-5018?

CVE-2017-5018 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 56.0.2924.76 for Linux, Windows, and Mac, and prior to 56.0.2924.87 for Android.

4

What type of attack is possible with CVE-2017-5018?

CVE-2017-5018 allows remote attackers to inject scripts or HTML into a privileged page by exploiting a weak content security policy.

5

Can CVE-2017-5018 lead to data loss or theft?

Yes, CVE-2017-5018 may lead to data loss or theft as it allows for script injection on privileged pages.

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