CVE-2017-5080: Use After Free
First published: Tue Jun 06 2017(Updated: )
A use after free in credit card autofill in Google Chrome prior to 59.0.3071.86 for Linux and Windows 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 | |
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Microsoft Windows |
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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/708819
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-20
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=708819
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1459040
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1459033
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-5080?
CVE-2017-5080 has a moderate severity rating as it involves a use after free vulnerability in the Chrome browser's credit card autofill feature.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5080?
To fix CVE-2017-5080, update Google Chrome to version 59.0.3071.86 or later.
What versions of Chrome are affected by CVE-2017-5080?
CVE-2017-5080 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 59.0.3071.86.
Can CVE-2017-5080 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-5080 can be exploited remotely through a crafted HTML page.
What component of Chrome is vulnerable in CVE-2017-5080?
The vulnerability in CVE-2017-5080 is found in the credit card autofill component of Google Chrome.
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