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CVE-2017-5081

CVE-2017-5081 PUBLISHED

Reported by chrome · Published October 27, 2017

Lack of verification of an extension's locale folder in Google Chrome prior to 59.0.3071.86 for Mac, Windows, and Linux, and 59.0.3071.92 for Android, allowed an attacker with local write access to modify extensions by modifying extension files.

Fixed versions

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PackageEcosystemFixed in
chromiumArch Linux59.0.3071.86-1
chromegoogle59.0.3071.92, 59.0.3071.86
chromium-browserUbuntu:14.04:LTS59.0.3071.109-0ubuntu0.14.04.1186
chromium-browserUbuntu:16.04:LTS59.0.3071.109-0ubuntu0.16.04.1289

Affected products

VendorProductVersions
n/aGoogle Chrome prior to 59.0.3071.86 for Mac, Windows and Linux, and 59.0.3071.92 for AndroidGoogle Chrome prior to 59.0.3071.86 for Mac, Windows and Linux, and 59.0.3071.92 for Android
archchromium0
n/aGoogle Chrome prior to 59.0.3071.86 for Mac, Windows and Linux, and 59.0.3071.92 for AndroidGoogle Chrome prior to 59.0.3071.86 for Mac, Windows and Linux, and 59.0.3071.92 for Android

Timeline

  • Jun 6, 2017 CVE Published
  • Apr 14, 2021 EPSS Score (30 in total, the first dated here)
  • Jun 1, 2026 Security Advisory (5 in total, the first dated here)
  • Aug 9, 2026 Distribution Patch
  • Sep 20, 2026 CVE Updated
  • Sep 29, 2026 Coalition ESS Score

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