CVE-2017-5051: 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-2017-5051?

CVE-2017-5051 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow out of bounds memory writes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-5051?

To fix CVE-2017-5051, update Google Chrome to version 57.0.2987.98 or later for Mac, Windows, and Linux.

3

Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2017-5051?

Google Chrome versions prior to 57.0.2987.98 for desktops and 57.0.2987.108 for Android are affected by CVE-2017-5051.

4

Can CVE-2017-5051 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-5051 can be exploited remotely through a crafted video file.

5

What components are involved in the CVE-2017-5051 vulnerability?

CVE-2017-5051 involves an integer overflow in the FFmpeg component used by Google Chrome.

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