CVE-2017-5038: Use After Free
Published Apr 24, 2017
·Updated
Chrome Apps in Google Chrome prior to 57.0.2987.98 for Linux, Windows, and Mac had a use after free bug in GuestView, which allowed a remote attacker to perform an out of bounds memory read via a crafted Chrome extension.
Affected Software
13 affected components
Google Chrome<=57.0.2987.75
Apple macOS
Linux Linux kernel
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
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-2017-5038?
CVE-2017-5038 has a severity rating of medium, as it allows remote attackers to exploit a use after free vulnerability in Chrome apps.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-5038?
To fix CVE-2017-5038, ensure that you update Google Chrome to version 57.0.2987.98 or later.
3
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2017-5038?
CVE-2017-5038 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 57.0.2987.98.
4
What platforms are affected by CVE-2017-5038?
CVE-2017-5038 affects Chrome Apps in Google Chrome on Linux, Windows, and Mac.
5
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-5038?
CVE-2017-5038 is a use after free vulnerability that can lead to out of bounds memory reads.