CVE-2017-5049: Integer Overflow
First published: Tue Apr 25 2017(Updated: )
An integer overflow in FFmpeg 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 write via a crafted video file, related to ChunkDemuxer.
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 |
Remedy
Never miss a vulnerability like this again
Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.
Reference Links
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-5049?
CVE-2017-5049 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5049?
To fix CVE-2017-5049, users should update Google Chrome to version 57.0.2987.98 or later.
What impact does CVE-2017-5049 have on my system?
CVE-2017-5049 can allow an attacker to write to memory out of bounds, potentially leading to crashes or code execution.
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2017-5049?
CVE-2017-5049 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 57.0.2987.98.
Is CVE-2017-5049 related to any specific components in Google Chrome?
CVE-2017-5049 is related to an integer overflow in the FFmpeg component of Google Chrome.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/remedy
- agent/severity
- agent/weakness
- agent/author
- agent/description
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/event
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/trending
- agent/source
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/google
- canonical/google chrome
- version/google chrome/57.0.2987.75
- vendor/apple
- canonical/macos
- vendor/linux
- canonical/linux kernel
- vendor/microsoft
- canonical/microsoft windows operating system
- version/google chrome/57.0.2987.100
- canonical/android