Type confusion in Google Chrome prior to 60.0.3112.78 for Mac, Windows, Linux and Android
Priority LOW 32CWE-843Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- Required
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- None · High · None
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat.
Summary
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.
Why it matters now
EPSS 0.01549 75th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Fixed Red Hat: 1 advisory
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Google Chrome prior to 60.0.3112.78 for Mac, Windows, Linux and Android | Google Chrome prior to 60.0.3112.78 for Mac, Windows, Linux and Android | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- Google Chrome prior to 60.0.3112.78 for Mac, Windows, Linux and Android Vendor— Affected Google Chrome prior to 60.0.3112.78 for Mac, Windows, Linux and Android Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 9
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 9.0 | Vulnerable | Debian |
| cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 60.0.3112.78 | Vulnerable | |
| cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Apple |
| cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | |
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.0 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.0 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.0 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 9.0 Vulnerable ·Debian
- cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 60.0.3112.78 Vulnerable ·Google
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Apple
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Google
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
Remediation
Red Hat 1 advisory
- RHSA-2017:1833 Released 2017-07-31 · Red Hat rating Importantchromium-browser security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Supplementary (v. 6) chromium-browser-60.0.3112.78-1.el6_9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Supplementary (v. 6) chromium-browser-60.0.3112.78-1.el6_9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Supplementary (v. 6) chromium-browser-60.0.3112.78-1.el6_9
Fixed in the same release
Records fixed by the same vendor advisory or release, as the CNA lists them.
- Advisory ·
Google Chrome prior to 60.0.3112.78 for Mac, Windows, Linux and Android — DSA-3926
8 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 2 MEDIUM, 6 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2017-03220 Use after free in Google Chrome prior to 60.0.3112.78 for Mac, Windows, Linux and AndroidPriority MEDIUM 54
- TI-2017-03230 Type confusion in Google Chrome prior to 60.0.3112.78 for Mac, Windows, Linux and AndroidPriority MEDIUM 41
- TI-2017-03232 Improper input validation in Google Chrome prior to 60.0.3112.78 for Mac, Windows, Linux…Priority LOW 32
- Advisory ·
Google Chrome prior to 60.0.3112.78 for Mac, Windows, Linux and Android — RHSA-2017:1833
8 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 2 MEDIUM, 6 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2017-03220 Use after free in Google Chrome prior to 60.0.3112.78 for Mac, Windows, Linux and AndroidPriority MEDIUM 54
- TI-2017-03230 Type confusion in Google Chrome prior to 60.0.3112.78 for Mac, Windows, Linux and AndroidPriority MEDIUM 41
- TI-2017-03232 Improper input validation in Google Chrome prior to 60.0.3112.78 for Mac, Windows, Linux…Priority LOW 32
Show 1 more group
- Advisory ·
Google Chrome prior to 60.0.3112.78 for Mac, Windows, Linux and Android — GLSA-201709-15
8 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 2 MEDIUM, 6 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2017-03220 Use after free in Google Chrome prior to 60.0.3112.78 for Mac, Windows, Linux and AndroidPriority MEDIUM 54
- TI-2017-03230 Type confusion in Google Chrome prior to 60.0.3112.78 for Mac, Windows, Linux and AndroidPriority MEDIUM 41
- TI-2017-03232 Improper input validation in Google Chrome prior to 60.0.3112.78 for Mac, Windows, Linux…Priority LOW 32
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Important. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Supplementary (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2017:1833 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Supplementary (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2017:1833 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Supplementary (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2017:1833 |
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2017-5094
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-qm25-7wx5-vq23
References
Sources
- CVE-2017-5094 · CVE Program
- CVE-2017-5094 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-qm25-7wx5-vq23 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2017-5094 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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