CWE
119 787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-5044: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Apr 24 2017(Updated: )

Heap buffer overflow in filter processing in Skia 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 perform an out of bounds memory read via a crafted HTML page.

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-2017-5044?

    CVE-2017-5044 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-5044?

    To fix CVE-2017-5044, upgrade Google Chrome to version 57.0.2987.98 or later.

  • Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2017-5044?

    CVE-2017-5044 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 57.0.2987.98 on Mac, Windows, and Linux.

  • Can CVE-2017-5044 be exploited through a normal web page?

    Yes, CVE-2017-5044 can be exploited through a crafted HTML page.

  • Are there any specific operating systems affected by CVE-2017-5044?

    Yes, CVE-2017-5044 primarily affects Google Chrome on Mac, Windows, and Linux systems.

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