CVE-2017-5070

Name: CVE-2017-5070
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-10-27T05:29:00.847+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 31.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-5070 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Type confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 59.0.3071.86 for Linux, Windows, and Mac, and 59.0.3071.92 for Android, allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 31.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Type confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 59.0.3071.86 for Linux, Windows, and Mac, and 59.0.3071.92 for Android, allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox 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

31.21%

98.0th 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	< 59.0.3071.86
Google	Chrome	< 59.0.3071.92
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	6.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98861Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038622Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1399Third Party Advisory
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2017/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://crbug.com/722756Exploit, Issue Tracking
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-20Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98861Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038622Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1399Third Party Advisory
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2017/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://crbug.com/722756Exploit, Issue Tracking
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-20Third Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-5070US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Oct 27, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-5070?

How severe is CVE-2017-5070?

CVE-2017-5070 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 31.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5070?

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