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CVE-2017-5070

Google Chromium V8 Type Confusion

8.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)Public exploitEPSS 32.1%
  1. Published27 Oct 2017
  2. Added to CISA KEV8 Jun 2022
  3. Remediation due22 Jun 2022
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Google Chromium V8 Engine contains a type confusion vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to execute code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability could affect multiple web browsers that utilize Chromium, including, but not limited to, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera.

Added to KEV: 8 Jun 2022Federal remediation due: 22 Jun 2022

Description

Type confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 59.0.3071.86 for Linux, Windows, and Mac, and 59.0.3071.92 for Android, allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Google Chrome< 59.0.3071.86 · < 59.0.3071.92
Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop6.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server6.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation6.0

Remediation

Fixed in
Google Chrome≥ 59.0.3071.86

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2017-5070 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2017-5070 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 8 Jun 2022.

How severe is CVE-2017-5070?

CVE-2017-5070 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 32.1% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2017-5070?

Affected products include Google Chrome, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server, Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5070?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Google Chrome 59.0.3071.86 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.