CVE-2017-5073: Use After Free
First published: Tue Jun 06 2017(Updated: )
Use after free in print preview in Blink in Google Chrome prior to 59.0.3071.86 for Linux, Windows, and Mac, and 59.0.3071.92 for Android, allowed a remote attacker to perform an out of bounds memory read via a crafted HTML page.
Credit: cve-coordination@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/Chrome | <59.0.3071.86 | 59.0.3071.86 |
| 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 | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation | =6.0 |
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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
- https://crbug.com/716474
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-20
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=716474
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1459040
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1459024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-5073?
CVE-2017-5073 has been assigned a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote exploitation via crafted HTML.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5073?
To fix CVE-2017-5073, update Google Chrome to version 59.0.3071.86 or later.
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2017-5073?
CVE-2017-5073 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 59.0.3071.86 for Linux, Windows, and Mac, and earlier than 59.0.3071.92 for Android.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-5073?
CVE-2017-5073 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the print preview component of Blink in Google Chrome.
Can CVE-2017-5073 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-5073 allows a remote attacker to perform an out-of-bounds memory read via a crafted HTML page.
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