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.

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.

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.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-5019?

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

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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CVE-2017-5019

medium

6.8

CWE

416

17/2/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-5019: Use After Free

First published: Fri Feb 17 2017(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.

Credit: cve-coordination@google.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Google Chrome	<=55.0.2883.87

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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.
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.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-5019?
CVE-2017-5019 is classified as a use after free vulnerability.
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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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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.
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.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-5019?
CVE-2017-5019 is classified as a use after free vulnerability.
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.