CVE-2017-5050: Integer Overflow

Published Apr 25, 2017
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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.

Affected Software

12 affected components
Google Chrome<=57.0.2987.75
Apple macOS
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Google Chrome<=57.0.2987.100
Google Android
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

Event History

Apr 25, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:23 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:23 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:59 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-5050?

CVE-2017-5050 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution from a crafted video file.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-5050?

To fix CVE-2017-5050, update Google Chrome to version 57.0.2987.98 or later.

3

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2017-5050?

CVE-2017-5050 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 57.0.2987.98 on Mac, Windows, and Linux.

4

What can an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2017-5050?

An attacker can perform an out of bounds memory write, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.

5

Is CVE-2017-5050 a zero-day vulnerability?

CVE-2017-5050 was disclosed publicly but was not classified as a zero-day since it received a patch shortly after discovery.

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