CVE-2017-5036: Use After Free
First published: Mon Apr 24 2017(Updated: )
A use after free in PDFium in Google Chrome prior to 57.0.2987.98 for Mac, Windows, and Linux and 57.0.2987.108 for Android allowed a remote attacker to have an unspecified impact via a crafted PDF file.
Credit: cve-coordination@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome | <=57.0.2987.75 | |
| macOS | ||
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Microsoft Windows Operating System | ||
| Google Chrome | <=57.0.2987.100 | |
| Android | ||
| Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| Debian Linux | =9.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation | =6.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-5036?
CVE-2017-5036 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution via crafted PDF files.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5036?
To address CVE-2017-5036, update Google Chrome to the latest version beyond 57.0.2987.98.
What platforms are affected by CVE-2017-5036?
CVE-2017-5036 affects Google Chrome on Mac, Windows, and Linux operating systems.
Can CVE-2017-5036 be exploited remotely?
Yes, a remote attacker can exploit CVE-2017-5036 by delivering a crafted PDF file to the affected Chrome version.
Is this vulnerability specific to certain Chrome versions?
CVE-2017-5036 specifically affects versions of Google Chrome up to and including 57.0.2987.98.
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