7.8
CWE
416
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-5039: 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 potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted PDF file.

Credit: cve-coordination@google.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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-2017-5039?

    CVE-2017-5039 has a high severity due to its potential to enable remote attackers to exploit heap corruption.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-5039?

    To fix CVE-2017-5039, upgrade Google Chrome to version 57.0.2987.98 or later.

  • Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2017-5039?

    CVE-2017-5039 affects Google Chrome versions up to and including 57.0.2987.75.

  • Can CVE-2017-5039 affect Mac users?

    Yes, CVE-2017-5039 can affect Mac users who have an affected version of Google Chrome installed.

  • What platforms are impacted by CVE-2017-5039?

    CVE-2017-5039 impacts Google Chrome on Mac, Windows, Linux, and some older versions of Android.

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