CVE-2017-5015: n/a Google Chrome prior to 56.0.2924.76 for Linux,…

CVE-2017-5015: Google Chrome prior to 56.0.2924.76 for Linux, Windows and Mac, and 56.0.2924.87 for Android, incorrectly h...

Google Chrome prior to 56.0.2924.76 for Linux, Windows and Mac, and 56.0.2924.87 for Android, incorrectly handled Unicode glyphs, which allowed a remote attacker to perform domain spoofing via IDN homographs in a crafted domain name.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 5, 2024, 14:47 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This Chrome flaw could make a malicious internationalized domain name appear deceptively similar to a trusted site. It supports phishing and credential theft risk, not direct system compromise in the provided evidence. Organizations mainly face exposure where old Chrome desktop or Android versions remain in use. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Chrome installations or unpatched distribution browser packages from early 2017. Current managed Chrome fleets should be unaffected if normal browser updates are enforced. Android exposure depends on whether devices received Chrome 56.0.2924.87 or later. Treat this as a browser hygiene and phishing-resilience issue. It is not marked as actively exploited in the supplied evidence, but outdated browsers can turn routine phishing into more convincing attacks. Prioritize remediation where legacy Chrome versions remain on managed endpoints. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Chrome desktop to 56.0.2924.76 or later.; Upgrade Chrome for Android to 56.0.2924.87 or later.; Apply vendor browser updates from Debian, Gentoo, Red Hat, or equivalent distribution channels..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 06:20 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 17, 2017, 07:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Official CVE source material

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Source materials

CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2017/01/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
GLSA-201701-66CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
https://crbug.com/673971CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus

n/aGoogle Chrome prior to 56.0.2924.76 for Linux, Windows and Mac, and 56.0.2924.87 for AndroidGoogle Chrome prior to 56.0.2924.76 for Linux, Windows and Mac, and 56.0.2924.87 for AndroidListed

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