CVE-2017-5043

8.8 HIGH
Published: April 24, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

Chrome Apps in Google Chrome prior to 57.0.2987.98 for Linux, Windows, and Mac had a use after free bug in GuestView, which allowed a remote attacker to perform an out of bounds memory read via a crafted Chrome extension.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0499.html
Source: chrome-cve-admin@google.com
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3810
Source: chrome-cve-admin@google.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96767
Source: chrome-cve-admin@google.com
https://crbug.com/683523
Source: chrome-cve-admin@google.com
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201704-02
Source: chrome-cve-admin@google.com
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0499.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3810
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96767
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://crbug.com/683523
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201704-02
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

12 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
8.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
1.3%
68th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

debian redhat google microsoft apple linux