CVE-2017-5021: Use After Free
Published 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.
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-2017-5021?
CVE-2017-5021 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation via crafted HTML pages.
2
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.
3
What platforms are affected by CVE-2017-5021?
CVE-2017-5021 affects Google Chrome on Linux, Windows, Mac, and Android platforms.
4
Can CVE-2017-5021 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-5021 can be exploited remotely by attackers through specially crafted HTML pages.
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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.