CVE-2017-5043 | Vulnetix

CVE-2017-5043 PUBLISHED

Reported by chrome · Published April 24, 2017

Chrome Apps in Google Chrome prior to 57.0.2987.98 for Linux, Windows, and Mac had a use after free bug in GuestView, which allowed a remote attacker to perform an out of bounds memory read via a crafted Chrome extension.

Fixed versions

Upgrade to a fixed version or later. Language registries are listed first, then Linux distributions, then vendor products.

Package	Ecosystem	Fixed in
chrome	google	57.0.2987.75

Affected products

Vendor	Product	Versions
n/a	Google Chrome prior to 57.0.2987.98 for Linux, Windows and Mac	Google Chrome prior to 57.0.2987.98 for Linux, Windows and Mac
n/a	Google Chrome prior to 57.0.2987.98 for Linux, Windows and Mac	Google Chrome prior to 57.0.2987.98 for Linux, Windows and Mac
arch	chromium	0

Timeline

Mar 10, 2017 CVE Published
Apr 14, 2021 EPSS Score (30 in total, the first dated here)
Apr 20, 2025 CVE Updated
Jun 1, 2026 Security Advisory (5 in total, the first dated here)
Aug 9, 2026 Distribution Patch
Sep 29, 2026 Coalition ESS Score

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References

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GLSA-201704-02 vendor-advisoryx_refsource_GENTOO
DSA-3810 vendor-advisoryx_refsource_DEBIAN
96767 vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
RHSA-2017:0499 vendor-advisoryx_refsource_REDHAT
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