CVE-2017-5018: XSS
First published: Fri Feb 17 2017(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.
Credit: cve-coordination@google.com chrome-cve-admin@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | <=55.0.2883.87 | |
| Google Chrome | <=55.0.2883.87 |
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Reference Links
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0206.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3776
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95792
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037718
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2017/01/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
- https://crbug.com/668665
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-66
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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