What is the severity of CVE-2017-5024?

CVE-2017-5024 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for remote exploitation leading to heap corruption.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5024?

To fix CVE-2017-5024, update Google Chrome to version 56.0.2924.76 or later.

What versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2017-5024?

CVE-2017-5024 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 56.0.2924.76.

Can CVE-2017-5024 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-5024 can potentially be exploited remotely via a specially crafted video file.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-5024?

CVE-2017-5024 is a heap corruption vulnerability resulting from improper bounds checking in FFmpeg.

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CVE-2017-5024

medium

5.5

CWE

119

17/2/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-5024: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Feb 17 2017(Updated: )

FFmpeg in Google Chrome prior to 56.0.2924.76 for Linux, Windows and Mac, failed to perform proper bounds checking, which allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted video file.

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-2017-5024?
CVE-2017-5024 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for remote exploitation leading to heap corruption.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5024?
To fix CVE-2017-5024, update Google Chrome to version 56.0.2924.76 or later.
What versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2017-5024?
CVE-2017-5024 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 56.0.2924.76.
Can CVE-2017-5024 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-5024 can potentially be exploited remotely via a specially crafted video file.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-5024?
CVE-2017-5024 is a heap corruption vulnerability resulting from improper bounds checking in FFmpeg.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-5024?
CVE-2017-5024 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for remote exploitation leading to heap corruption.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5024?
To fix CVE-2017-5024, update Google Chrome to version 56.0.2924.76 or later.
What versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2017-5024?
CVE-2017-5024 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 56.0.2924.76.
Can CVE-2017-5024 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-5024 can potentially be exploited remotely via a specially crafted video file.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-5024?
CVE-2017-5024 is a heap corruption vulnerability resulting from improper bounds checking in FFmpeg.