CVE-2017-5019: Use After Free

Published Feb 17, 2017
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Updated

A use after free 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 potentially exploit heap corruption 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-2017-5019?

CVE-2017-5019 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation leading to heap corruption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-5019?

To fix CVE-2017-5019, users should update Google Chrome to versions 56.0.2924.76 for Linux, Windows, Mac, and 56.0.2924.87 for Android or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2017-5019?

CVE-2017-5019 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 vulnerability is CVE-2017-5019?

CVE-2017-5019 is classified as a use after free vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2017-5019 enable remote attacks?

Yes, CVE-2017-5019 can allow a remote attacker to exploit the vulnerability through a crafted HTML page.

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