What is the severity of CVE-2017-5021?

CVE-2017-5021 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation via crafted HTML pages.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5021?

To fix CVE-2017-5021, users should update Google Chrome to version 56.0.2924.76 or later.

What platforms are affected by CVE-2017-5021?

CVE-2017-5021 affects Google Chrome on Linux, Windows, Mac, and Android platforms.

Can CVE-2017-5021 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-5021 can be exploited remotely by attackers through specially crafted HTML pages.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-5021?

CVE-2017-5021 is a use after free vulnerability that can lead to out of bounds memory read.

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CVE-2017-5021

medium

4.3

CWE

416

17/2/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-5021: 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 perform an out of bounds memory read 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-2017-5021?
CVE-2017-5021 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation via crafted HTML pages.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5021?
To fix CVE-2017-5021, users should update Google Chrome to version 56.0.2924.76 or later.
What platforms are affected by CVE-2017-5021?
CVE-2017-5021 affects Google Chrome on Linux, Windows, Mac, and Android platforms.
Can CVE-2017-5021 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-5021 can be exploited remotely by attackers through specially crafted HTML pages.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-5021?
CVE-2017-5021 is a use after free vulnerability that can lead to out of bounds memory read.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-5021?
CVE-2017-5021 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation via crafted HTML pages.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5021?
To fix CVE-2017-5021, users should update Google Chrome to version 56.0.2924.76 or later.
What platforms are affected by CVE-2017-5021?
CVE-2017-5021 affects Google Chrome on Linux, Windows, Mac, and Android platforms.
Can CVE-2017-5021 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-5021 can be exploited remotely by attackers through specially crafted HTML pages.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-5021?
CVE-2017-5021 is a use after free vulnerability that can lead to out of bounds memory read.