CWE
476
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-5023: Null Pointer Dereference

First published: Fri Feb 17 2017(Updated: )

Type confusion in Histogram 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 a near null dereference via a crafted HTML page.

Credit: cve-coordination@google.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Google Chrome<=55.0.2883.87

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-5023?

    CVE-2017-5023 has been assigned a high severity rating due to its potential impact on user security.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-5023?

    To fix CVE-2017-5023, upgrade Google Chrome to version 56.0.2924.76 or later for Linux, Windows, or Mac, and version 56.0.2924.87 for Android.

  • What types of systems are affected by CVE-2017-5023?

    CVE-2017-5023 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 56.0.2924.76 on Linux, Windows, Mac, and prior to 56.0.2924.87 on Android.

  • What kind of attack does CVE-2017-5023 allow?

    CVE-2017-5023 potentially allows remote attackers to exploit a near null dereference through a crafted HTML page.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-5023?

    There are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2017-5023; the best solution is to update to the latest version of Google Chrome.

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