CVE-2017-5108
HighSummary
Type confusion in PDFium in Google Chrome prior to version 60.0.3112.78 for Mac, Windows, Linux, and Android allowed a remote attacker to potentially maliciously modify objects via a crafted PDF file.
Risk Assessment
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to introduce malicious code, posing a risk to user data security and system integrity.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update Google Chrome to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and enhance browser security.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Type confusion in PDFium in Google Chrome prior to 60.0.3112.78 for Mac, Windows, Linux, and Android allowed a remote attacker to potentially maliciously modify objects via a crafted PDF file.

