PT-2017-3245 · Opera+3 · Opera+4
Guang Gong
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Published
2017-04-19
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Updated
2024-06-15
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CVE-2017-5057
CVSS v3.1
8.8
High
| Vector | AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Google Chrome versions prior to 58.0.3029.81 for Mac, Windows, and Linux
Google Chrome version prior to 58.0.3029.83 for Android
Description
The issue is related to a type confusion in the PDFium component of Google Chrome, which can be exploited by a remote attacker to perform an out of bounds memory read. This can be achieved via a crafted PDF file. The vulnerability affects Google Chrome and potentially other browsers like Opera.
Recommendations
For Google Chrome versions prior to 58.0.3029.81 on Mac, Windows, and Linux, update to version 58.0.3029.81 or later.
For Google Chrome version prior to 58.0.3029.83 on Android, update to version 58.0.3029.83 or later.
As a temporary workaround, consider avoiding the use of PDF files from untrusted sources until the issue is resolved.
Exploit
Fix
Type Confusion
Out of bounds Read
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Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Google Chrome
Opera
Pdfium
Red Hat
Suse