CVE-2017-5024: n/a Google Chrome prior to 56.0.2924.76 for Linux,…

CVE-2017-5024: FFmpeg in Google Chrome prior to 56.0.2924.76 for Linux, Windows and Mac, failed to perform proper bounds c...

FFmpeg in Google Chrome prior to 56.0.2924.76 for Linux, Windows and Mac, failed to perform proper bounds checking, which allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted video file.

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

Security readout for executives and security teams

This flaw affected Google Chrome before 56.0.2924.76 on Linux, Windows, and Mac. A malicious video file could trigger memory corruption in Chrome's FFmpeg handling. The main business risk is any unmanaged or legacy endpoint still running very old Chrome builds. Exposure is most likely on legacy systems, frozen images, unmanaged endpoints, or distribution browser packages predating Chrome 56.0.2924.76. Normally updated Chrome installations should no longer be exposed. Prioritize remediation if legacy Chrome remains in production or on shared workstations. For normally updated fleets, this is mainly a verification and hygiene item. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Chrome to 56.0.2924.76 or later.; Apply relevant Gentoo, Red Hat, or Debian browser package advisories.; Retire unsupported legacy browser images that cannot receive vendor fixes..

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

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

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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
GLSA-201705-05CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
https://crbug.com/643951CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus

n/aGoogle Chrome prior to 56.0.2924.76 for Linux, Windows and MacGoogle Chrome prior to 56.0.2924.76 for Linux, Windows and MacListed

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