CVE-2017-5034: Use After Free
Published Apr 24, 2017
·Updated
A use after free in PDFium in Google Chrome prior to 57.0.2987.98 for Linux and Windows allowed a remote attacker to perform an out of bounds memory read via a crafted PDF file.
Affected Software
6 affected components
Google Chrome<=57.0.2987.75
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
All of the following
Google Chrome<=57.0.2987.75
Any of the following
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Remediation
Patch Available
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
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-5034?
CVE-2017-5034 is rated as high severity due to its ability to allow attackers to exploit a use-after-free vulnerability in PDFium.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-5034?
To fix CVE-2017-5034, update Google Chrome to version 57.0.2987.98 or later.
3
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2017-5034?
The potential impacts of CVE-2017-5034 include remote code execution and unauthorized access to sensitive information via crafted PDF files.
4
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2017-5034?
CVE-2017-5034 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 57.0.2987.98.
5
Can CVE-2017-5034 affect Linux and Windows operating systems?
Yes, CVE-2017-5034 can affect Google Chrome running on both Linux and Windows operating systems.