CVE-2017-5094

Description

Type confusion in extensions JavaScript bindings in Google Chrome prior to 60.0.3112.78 for Mac, Windows, Linux, and Android allowed a remote attacker to potentially maliciously modify objects via a crafted HTML page.

References

Link	Tags
https://crbug.com/702946
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201709-15	vendor advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3926	vendor advisory
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2017/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99950	vdb entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1833	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-5094?: CVE-2017-5094 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-5094?: To fix CVE-2017-5094, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-5094 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-5094 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-5094?: CVE-2017-5094 affects n/a Google Chrome prior to 60.0.3112.78 for Mac, Windows, Linux and Android.

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Description

Category

CWE-843 – Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion')

References

Frequently Asked Questions