CVE-2017-5045: XSS
Published Apr 24, 2017
·Updated
XSS Auditor in Google Chrome prior to 57.0.2987.98 for Mac, Windows, and Linux and 57.0.2987.108 for Android allowed detection of a blocked iframe load, which allowed a remote attacker to brute force JavaScript variables via a crafted HTML page.
Affected Software
17 affected components
Google Chrome<=57.0.2987.75
Apple macOS
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Google Chrome<=57.0.2987.100
Google Android
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=6.0
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
All of the following
Google Chrome<=57.0.2987.75
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
All of the following
Google Chrome<=57.0.2987.100
Google Android
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-2017-5045?
CVE-2017-5045 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-5045?
To fix CVE-2017-5045, update Google Chrome to version 57.0.2987.98 or later.
3
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2017-5045?
Versions of Google Chrome prior to 57.0.2987.98 for Mac, Windows, and Linux, and 57.0.2987.108 for Android are affected by CVE-2017-5045.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2017-5045 involve?
CVE-2017-5045 involves an attack that allows remote attackers to exploit cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities.
5
What can be exploited through CVE-2017-5045?
CVE-2017-5045 can be exploited to brute force JavaScript variables via a crafted HTML page.