CVE-2017-5078: Command Injection
First published: Tue Jun 06 2017(Updated: )
Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Blink's mailto: handling in Google Chrome prior to 59.0.3071.86 for Linux, Windows, and Mac allowed a remote attacker to perform command injection via a crafted HTML page, a similar issue to CVE-2004-0121. For example, characters such as * have an incorrect interaction with xdg-email in xdg-utils, and a space character can be used in front of a command-line argument.
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 | ||
| 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/711020
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-20
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=711020
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1459040
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1459031
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-5078?
CVE-2017-5078 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for command injection attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5078?
To fix CVE-2017-5078, update Google Chrome to version 59.0.3071.86 or later.
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2017-5078?
CVE-2017-5078 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 59.0.3071.86.
What platforms are impacted by CVE-2017-5078?
CVE-2017-5078 impacts Google Chrome running on Linux, Windows, and Mac.
Can CVE-2017-5078 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-5078 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability through crafted HTML pages.
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