CVE-2017-5032: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 24, 2017
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Updated

PDFium in Google Chrome prior to 57.0.2987.98 for Windows could be made to increment off the end of a buffer, which allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted PDF file.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Google Chrome<=57.0.2987.75
Microsoft Windows
All of the following
Google Chrome<=57.0.2987.75
Microsoft Windows

Remediation

Event History

Apr 24, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-5032?

CVE-2017-5032 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for heap corruption and remote exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-5032?

To fix CVE-2017-5032, update Google Chrome to version 57.0.2987.98 or later.

3

What can attackers do with CVE-2017-5032?

Attackers could exploit CVE-2017-5032 by crafting a malicious PDF file that leads to heap corruption.

4

What versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2017-5032?

CVE-2017-5032 affects Google Chrome versions before 57.0.2987.98.

5

Is CVE-2017-5032 specific to any operating system?

CVE-2017-5032 specifically targets Google Chrome for Windows.

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