CVE-2017-5095 : What You Need to Know

Google Chrome prior to version 60.0.3112.78 for Linux, Windows, and Mac was affected by a stack overflow vulnerability in the PDFium library, potentially exploitable by a remote attacker through a crafted PDF file.

Understanding CVE-2017-5095

Prior to version 60.0.3112.78, a stack overflow vulnerability in Google Chrome's PDFium library posed a security risk on Linux, Windows, and Mac systems.

What is CVE-2017-5095?

Vulnerability Type: Stack overflow
Affected Versions: Google Chrome prior to 60.0.3112.78 for Linux, Windows, and Mac
Exploitation: Remote attacker could exploit stack corruption via a specially crafted PDF file

The Impact of CVE-2017-5095

The vulnerability allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit stack corruption, posing a significant security risk to affected systems.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-5095

Google Chrome's vulnerability details and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

Stack overflow in PDFium library of Google Chrome
Exploitable by a remote attacker through a crafted PDF file

Affected Systems and Versions

Google Chrome versions prior to 60.0.3112.78 on Linux, Windows, and Mac

Exploitation Mechanism

Remote attacker exploiting stack corruption via a specially crafted PDF file

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2017-5095.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Google Chrome to version 60.0.3112.78 or later
Avoid opening PDF files from untrusted sources

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and security patches
Implement network security measures to prevent remote attacks

Patching and Updates

Google Chrome released version 60.0.3112.78 to address this vulnerability