Learn about CVE-2017-5052, a vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 57.0.2987.133 for Mac, Windows, and Linux, and 57.0.2987.132 for Android, allowing remote attackers to exploit memory corruption.
Google Chrome prior to version 57.0.2987.133 for Mac, Windows, and Linux, and 57.0.2987.132 for Android had a vulnerability in Blink that could be exploited by a remote attacker through memory corruption.
Understanding CVE-2017-5052
An incorrect assumption in Blink in Google Chrome allowed for potential exploitation by a remote attacker through memory corruption.
What is CVE-2017-5052?
This CVE refers to a vulnerability in Google Chrome versions prior to 57.0.2987.133 for Mac, Windows, and Linux, and 57.0.2987.132 for Android. The issue stemmed from an incorrect assumption regarding block structure in Blink, which could be abused by a remote attacker.
The Impact of CVE-2017-5052
The vulnerability could be exploited by a remote attacker using a specially crafted HTML page to trigger inappropriate casting, leading to memory corruption.
Technical Details of CVE-2017-5052
Google Chrome vulnerability details.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 57.0.2987.133 for Mac, Windows, and Linux, and 57.0.2987.132 for Android, allowed a remote attacker to exploit memory corruption through improper casting triggered by a specially designed HTML page.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
The exploitation involved using a specially crafted HTML page to trigger inappropriate casting, leading to memory corruption.
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to address the CVE-2017-5052 vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates
Google Chrome users should ensure they have updated to version 57.0.2987.133 for Mac, Windows, and Linux, and 57.0.2987.132 for Android to patch the vulnerability.