CVE-2017-5030

Name: CVE-2017-5030
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-24T23:59:00.19+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 41.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-5030 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Incorrect handling of complex species in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 57.0.2987.98 for Linux, Windows, and Mac and 57.0.2987.108 for Android allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 41.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Incorrect handling of complex species in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 57.0.2987.98 for Linux, Windows, and Mac and 57.0.2987.108 for Android allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

41.60%

98.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Jun 22, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	< 57.0.2987.98
Google	Chrome	< 57.0.2987.108
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	6.0

References

http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0499.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3810Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96767Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2017/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://crbug.com/682194Exploit, Issue Tracking
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201704-02Third Party Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-126/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0499.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3810Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96767Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2017/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://crbug.com/682194Exploit, Issue Tracking
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201704-02Third Party Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-126/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-5030US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Apr 24, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-5030?

How severe is CVE-2017-5030?

CVE-2017-5030 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 41.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5030?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST