CVE-2017-5070: Google Chromium V8 Type Confusion Vulnerability
First published: Mon Jun 05 2017(Updated: )
A type confusion flaw was found in the V8 component of the Chromium browser. Upstream bug(s): <a href="https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=722756">https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=722756</a> External References: <a href="https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2017/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html">https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2017/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html</a>
Credit: cve-coordination@google.com chrome-cve-admin@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/Chrome | <59.0.3071.86 | 59.0.3071.86 |
| Google V8 | ||
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | <59.0.3071.86 | 59.0.3071.86 |
| All of | ||
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | <59.0.3071.86 | |
| Any of | ||
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| All of | ||
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | <59.0.3071.92 | |
| Android | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation | =6.0 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | <59.0.3071.86 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | <59.0.3071.92 | |
| Android |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98861
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038622
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1399
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2017/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html (Advisory)
- https://crbug.com/722756
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-20
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=722756
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1459040
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1459021
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-5070
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-5070?
CVE-2017-5070 is a vulnerability in the Google Chromium V8 engine that allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page.
Which software are affected by CVE-2017-5070?
CVE-2017-5070 affects Google Chrome prior to version 59.0.3071.86 for Linux, Windows, and Mac, and 59.0.3071.92 for Android.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-5070?
CVE-2017-5070 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).
How can I fix CVE-2017-5070?
To fix CVE-2017-5070, update Google Chrome to version 59.0.3071.86 for Linux, Windows, and Mac, or version 59.0.3071.92 for Android.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-5070?
You can find more information about CVE-2017-5070 at the following references: [Google Code Issue](https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=722756), [Google Chrome Releases](https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2017/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html), [Redhat Bugzilla](https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1459040).
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