CVE-2017-5035: Race Condition
Published Apr 24, 2017
·Updated
Google Chrome prior to 57.0.2987.98 for Windows and Mac had a race condition, which could cause Chrome to display incorrect certificate information for a site.
Affected Software
11 affected components
Google Chrome<=57.0.2987.75
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=6.0
All of the following
Google Chrome<=57.0.2987.75
Any of the following
Apple macOS
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-2017-5035?
CVE-2017-5035 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to lead to incorrect certificate information being displayed.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-5035?
To fix CVE-2017-5035, upgrade Google Chrome to version 57.0.2987.98 or later.
3
What versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2017-5035?
CVE-2017-5035 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 57.0.2987.98.
4
Can CVE-2017-5035 affect my operating system?
CVE-2017-5035 specifically affects the Chrome browser regardless of the underlying operating system.
5
What could happen if I do not patch CVE-2017-5035?
If you do not patch CVE-2017-5035, you risk encountering security issues involving incorrect certificate verification while browsing.