Out-of-bounds write in Google Chrome prior to 61.0.3163.79 for Mac, Windows and Linux…
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
Math overflow 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 potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
Why it matters now
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 61.0.3163.79 for Mac, Windows and Linux, and 61.0.3163.81 for Android | Google Chrome prior to 61.0.3163.79 for Mac, Windows and Linux, and 61.0.3163.81 for Android | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- Google Chrome prior to 61.0.3163.79 for Mac, Windows and Linux, and 61.0.3163.81 for Android Vendor— Affected Google Chrome prior to 61.0.3163.79 for Mac, Windows and Linux, and 61.0.3163.81 for Android Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 11
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 61.0.3163.79 | 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:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 61.0.3163.81 | Vulnerable | |
| cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | |
| cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 9.0 | Vulnerable | Debian |
| cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 10.0 | 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:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 61.0.3163.79 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:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 61.0.3163.81 Vulnerable ·Google
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Google
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 9.0 Vulnerable ·Debian
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 10.0 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
Remediation
Red Hat 1 advisory
- RHSA-2017:2676 Released 2017-09-12 · Red Hat rating Importantchromium-browser security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Supplementary (v. 6) chromium-browser-61.0.3163.79-2.el6_9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Supplementary (v. 6) chromium-browser-61.0.3163.79-2.el6_9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Supplementary (v. 6) chromium-browser-61.0.3163.79-2.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 61.0.3163.79 for Mac, Windows and Linux, and 61.0.3163.81 for Android — DSA-3985
5 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 2 MEDIUM, 3 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2017-03238 Type confusion in Google Chrome prior to 61.0.3163.79 for Mac, Windows and Linux, and…Priority MEDIUM 52
- TI-2017-03242 Inappropriate use of www mismatch redirects in browser navigation in Google Chrome prior…Priority LOW 31
- TI-2017-03241 Memory corruption in Google Chrome prior to 61.0.3163.79 for Mac, Windows and Linux, and…Priority LOW 24
- Advisory ·
Google Chrome prior to 61.0.3163.79 for Mac, Windows and Linux, and 61.0.3163.81 for Android — RHSA-2017:2676
5 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 2 MEDIUM, 3 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2017-03238 Type confusion in Google Chrome prior to 61.0.3163.79 for Mac, Windows and Linux, and…Priority MEDIUM 52
- TI-2017-03242 Inappropriate use of www mismatch redirects in browser navigation in Google Chrome prior…Priority LOW 31
- TI-2017-03241 Memory corruption in Google Chrome prior to 61.0.3163.79 for Mac, Windows and Linux, and…Priority LOW 24
Show 1 more group
- Advisory ·
Google Chrome prior to 61.0.3163.79 for Mac, Windows and Linux, and 61.0.3163.81 for Android — GLSA-201709-15
5 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 2 MEDIUM, 3 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2017-03238 Type confusion in Google Chrome prior to 61.0.3163.79 for Mac, Windows and Linux, and…Priority MEDIUM 52
- TI-2017-03242 Inappropriate use of www mismatch redirects in browser navigation in Google Chrome prior…Priority LOW 31
- TI-2017-03241 Memory corruption in Google Chrome prior to 61.0.3163.79 for Mac, Windows and Linux, and…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-2017:2676 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Supplementary (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2017:2676 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Supplementary (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2017:2676 |
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2017-5113
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-3m67-7cqv-27f4
References
Sources
- CVE-2017-5113 · CVE Program
- CVE-2017-5113 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-3m67-7cqv-27f4 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2017-5113 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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