CVE-2017-5030 : What You Need to Know

A vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 57.0.2987.98 for Linux, Windows, and Mac, and 57.0.2987.108 for Android allowed remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through a crafted HTML page.

Understanding CVE-2017-5030

A flaw in the way complex species were managed in V8 in pre-57.0.2987.98 versions of Google Chrome for Linux, Windows, Mac, and pre-57.0.2987.108 version for Android, resulted in the potential execution of arbitrary code by an external attacker through a carefully crafted HTML page.

What is CVE-2017-5030?

Vulnerability in Google Chrome versions prior to 57.0.2987.98 for Linux, Windows, and Mac, and 57.0.2987.108 for Android
Allowed remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page

The Impact of CVE-2017-5030

Potential execution of arbitrary code by external attackers

Technical Details of CVE-2017-5030

A vulnerability description, affected systems and versions, and exploitation mechanism.

Vulnerability Description

Incorrect handling of complex species in V8 in Google Chrome versions prior to 57.0.2987.98 for Linux, Windows, and Mac, and 57.0.2987.108 for Android
Allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page

Affected Systems and Versions

Google Chrome prior to 57.0.2987.98 for Linux, Windows, and Mac
Google Chrome 57.0.2987.108 for Android

Exploitation Mechanism

Heap buffer overflow

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent the vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Google Chrome to version 57.0.2987.98 for Linux, Windows, and Mac, and 57.0.2987.108 for Android
Avoid visiting untrusted websites or clicking on suspicious links

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and applications
Implement security best practices to prevent code execution vulnerabilities

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates provided by Google Chrome