CVE-2017-5119

Name: CVE-2017-5119
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-10-27T05:29:02.583+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-5119 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Use of an uninitialized value in Skia in Google Chrome prior to 61.0.3163.79 for Mac, Windows, and Linux, and 61.0.3163.81 for Android, allowed a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory via a crafted HTML page.. EPSS estimates a 1.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Use of an uninitialized value in Skia in Google Chrome prior to 61.0.3163.79 for Mac, Windows, and Linux, and 61.0.3163.81 for Android, allowed a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory via a crafted HTML page.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.76%

75.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	< 61.0.3163.100
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-5119?

How severe is CVE-2017-5119?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-5119 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5119?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-5119?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST