Out-of-bounds write in Google Chrome prior to 60.0.3112.78 for Linux, Windows and Mac
Priority MEDIUM 41CWE-787Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- Required
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat. Impact type from CWE-787 and the CVSS impact.
Summary
Stack overflow in PDFium in Google Chrome prior to 60.0.3112.78 for Linux, Windows, and Mac allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit stack corruption via a crafted PDF file.
Why it matters now
EPSS 0.01551 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 Linux, Windows and Mac | Google Chrome prior to 60.0.3112.78 for Linux, Windows and Mac | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- Google Chrome prior to 60.0.3112.78 for Linux, Windows and Mac Vendor— Affected Google Chrome prior to 60.0.3112.78 for Linux, Windows and Mac Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 8
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | up to 60.0.3112.78 | Vulnerable | |
| cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Apple |
| 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:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 9.0 | Vulnerable | Debian |
| 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:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions up to 60.0.3112.78 Vulnerable ·Google
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Apple
- 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:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 9.0 Vulnerable ·Debian
- 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 Linux, Windows and Mac — DSA-3926
5 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 1 MEDIUM, 4 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2017-03223 Inappropriate implementation in Omnibox in Google Chrome prior to 60.0.3112.78 for Linux…Priority LOW 32
- TI-2017-03229 Observable discrepancy in Google Chrome prior to 60.0.3112.78 for Linux, Windows and MacPriority LOW 27
- TI-2017-03225 Use of uninitialized resource in Google Chrome prior to 60.0.3112.78 for Linux, Windows…Priority LOW 24
- Advisory ·
Google Chrome prior to 60.0.3112.78 for Linux, Windows and Mac — RHSA-2017:1833
5 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 1 MEDIUM, 4 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2017-03223 Inappropriate implementation in Omnibox in Google Chrome prior to 60.0.3112.78 for Linux…Priority LOW 32
- TI-2017-03229 Observable discrepancy in Google Chrome prior to 60.0.3112.78 for Linux, Windows and MacPriority LOW 27
- TI-2017-03225 Use of uninitialized resource in Google Chrome prior to 60.0.3112.78 for Linux, Windows…Priority LOW 24
Show 1 more group
- Advisory ·
Google Chrome prior to 60.0.3112.78 for Linux, Windows and Mac — GLSA-201709-15
5 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 1 MEDIUM, 4 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2017-03223 Inappropriate implementation in Omnibox in Google Chrome prior to 60.0.3112.78 for Linux…Priority LOW 32
- TI-2017-03229 Observable discrepancy in Google Chrome prior to 60.0.3112.78 for Linux, Windows and MacPriority LOW 27
- TI-2017-03225 Use of uninitialized resource in Google Chrome prior to 60.0.3112.78 for Linux, Windows…Priority LOW 24
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-2017-5095
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-mf3v-8j77-qpf6
References
Sources
- CVE-2017-5095 · CVE Program
- CVE-2017-5095 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-mf3v-8j77-qpf6 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2017-5095 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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