CVE-2017-5030
HighExploitedPublic exploitchromium-browser: memory corruption in v8
Published Mar 9, 2017 · Updated Apr 22, 2026 · Also known as UBUNTU-CVE-2017-5030
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2017-5030 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Chrome (Google), Debian Linux, Enterprise Linux Desktop (Redhat) and 10 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Sep 24, 2019. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including chromedriver 57.0.2987.98-8.1, chromedriver 93.0.4577.82-1.1, chromium 57.0.2987.98-1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
41%
Higher than 98.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Incorrect handling of complex species in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 57.0.2987.98 for Linux, Windows, and Mac and 57.0.2987.108 for Android allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Jun 8, 2022 | Jun 22, 2022 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Sep 24, 2019 | Jun 22, 2022 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Jun 8, 2022 | Jun 22, 2022 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Jun 8, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
22 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ChromeGoogle | See advisory | 57.0.2987.98 |
| Debian LinuxDebian | 8.0, 9.0 | n/a |
| Enterprise Linux DesktopRedhat | 6.0 | n/a |
| Enterprise Linux ServerRedhat | 6.0 | n/a |
| Enterprise Linux WorkstationRedhat | 6.0 | n/a |
Patched Releases
chromedriver
57.0.2987.98-8.1, 93.0.4577.82-1.1
chromium
57.0.2987.98-1, 57.0.2987.98-8.1, 93.0.4577.82-1.1
chromium-browser
0:57.0.2987.98-1.el6, 57.0.2987.98-0ubuntu0.16.04.1276, 57.0.2987.98-1~deb8u1, 58.0.3029.81-0ubuntu0.14.04.1172
Chrome
57.0.2987.98
oxide-qt
1.21.5-0ubuntu0.14.04.1, 1.21.5-0ubuntu0.16.04.1
ungoogled-chromium
113.0.5672.92-1.1
ungoogled-chromium-chromedriver
113.0.5672.92-1.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 9, 2017
Added to Industry KEV feed
Sep 24, 2019
Added to CISA KEV
Jun 8, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jun 8, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Jun 8, 2022
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-125 Out-of-bounds Read
References
- advisoryRHSA-2017:0499
- advisoryRHSA-2017:0499
- advisoryhttps://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2017/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
- advisoryGLSA-201704-02
- advisoryhttps://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-5029
FAQ
Common Questions.
Incorrect handling of complex species in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 57.0.2987.98 for Linux, Windows, and Mac and 57.0.2987.108 for Android allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page.
Affected: Chrome (Google); Debian Linux versions 8.0, 9.0; Enterprise Linux Desktop (Redhat) versions 6.0, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Sep 24, 2019.
Yes. It was added on Jun 8, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Jun 22, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including chromedriver 57.0.2987.98-8.1, chromedriver 93.0.4577.82-1.1, chromium 57.0.2987.98-1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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