CVE-2017-5040
First published: Mon Apr 24 2017(Updated: )
V8 in Google Chrome prior to 57.0.2987.98 for Mac, Windows, and Linux and 57.0.2987.108 for Android was missing a neutering check, which allowed a remote attacker to read values in memory via a crafted HTML page.
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-2017-5040?
CVE-2017-5040 is rated as moderate in severity due to its ability to allow remote attackers to read memory values.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5040?
To fix CVE-2017-5040, update Google Chrome to version 57.0.2987.98 or later.
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2017-5040?
CVE-2017-5040 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 57.0.2987.98 for Mac, Windows, and Linux.
Can CVE-2017-5040 affect users on Android devices?
Yes, CVE-2017-5040 impacts Google Chrome on Android versions prior to 57.0.2987.108.
What is the nature of the vulnerability described in CVE-2017-5040?
CVE-2017-5040 is a memory vulnerability due to a missing neutering check in the V8 engine of Chrome.
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