CVE-2017-5025: n/a Google Chrome prior to 56.0.2924.76 for Linux,…

CVE-2017-5025: 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

CVE-2017-5025 is a Google Chrome media-handling flaw. Older Chrome versions could mishandle a crafted video file, causing heap corruption. For executives, the concern is exposure on endpoints running Chrome before 56.0.2924.76 across Linux, Windows, and Mac, especially where users can browse untrusted sites or open untrusted media. Exposure is limited to Google Chrome prior to 56.0.2924.76 on Linux, Windows, and Mac. Systems using current Chrome builds should not be treated as exposed based on the supplied sources. Prioritize remediation if any legacy Chrome installations remain. The issue is old, but browser media parsing bugs can expose users during normal browsing. Current urgency depends on whether outdated Chrome is still present. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Google Chrome to 56.0.2924.76 or later.; Verify Linux distribution browser packages include the vendor security update.; Check Gentoo, Red Hat, or Debian advisories where those packages are managed centrally..

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://crbug.com/643950CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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

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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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