CVE-2017-5043
HighSummary
Chrome Apps in Google Chrome prior to version 57.0.2987.98 for Linux, Windows, and Mac had a use after free bug in GuestView, allowing a remote attacker to perform an out of bounds memory read via a crafted Chrome extension.
Risk Assessment
This vulnerability may lead to unauthorized memory access, posing a risk of data leakage or remote code execution by an attacker.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update Google Chrome to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor the use of extensions to detect potentially malicious applications.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Chrome Apps in Google Chrome prior to 57.0.2987.98 for Linux, Windows, and Mac had a use after free bug in GuestView, which allowed a remote attacker to perform an out of bounds memory read via a crafted Chrome extension.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS

