CVE-2017-5019: n/a Google Chrome prior to 56.0.2924.76 for Linux,…

CVE-2017-5019: A use after free in Google Chrome prior to 56.0.2924.76 for Linux, Windows and Mac, and 56.0.2924.87 for An...

A use after free in Google Chrome prior to 56.0.2924.76 for Linux, Windows and Mac, and 56.0.2924.87 for Android, allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.

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

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2017-5019 is a Chrome memory safety flaw. A malicious web page could potentially corrupt browser memory on vulnerable desktop and Android versions. The main business concern is legacy browser exposure, especially unmanaged endpoints or old embedded/browser packages. Exposure is limited to systems still running the listed pre-56 Chrome versions or related vendor-packaged browser builds. Modern managed Chrome fleets should not be exposed, but old desktops, Android devices, and unsupported Linux images deserve review. Prioritize as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless vulnerable browsers are still present. If found on user endpoints, treat urgently because browser memory corruption can affect normal web-browsing workflows. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Chrome beyond 56.0.2924.76 on Linux, Windows, and Mac.; Upgrade Chrome for Android beyond 56.0.2924.87.; Apply relevant Gentoo, Red Hat, or Debian browser security advisories where applicable..

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

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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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/666714CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

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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