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CVE-2017-5038

MEDIUMCVSS 6.3/10EPSS 1.12%

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CVE-2017-5038 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.3/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
6.3/10

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

EPSS Probability
1.12%

61.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GoogleChrome<= 57.0.2987.75
DebianDebian Linux8.0
DebianDebian Linux9.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Desktop6.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server6.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Workstation6.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-5038?
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.
How severe is CVE-2017-5038?
CVE-2017-5038 has a CVSS score of 6.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5038?
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