CVE-2017-5070
Google Chromium V8 Engine contains a type confusion vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to execute code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML…
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- CVSS score
- 8.8 High
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- CISA KEV
- Yes — actively exploited (added 2022-06-08, remediation due 2022-06-22)
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-843
- Published
- 2017-10-27
- Last modified
- 2026-06-17
- NVD status
- Analyzed
Description
Google Chromium V8 Engine contains a type confusion vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to execute code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability could affect multiple web browsers that utilize Chromium, including, but not limited to, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera.
Affected products
- google chrome
- redhat enterprise linux desktop
- redhat enterprise linux server
- redhat enterprise linux workstation
Affected ranges per NVD CPE data; confirm exact versions in the vendor advisory.
Required action (CISA)
Apply updates per vendor instructions. Federal remediation deadline: 2022-06-22.
How to prioritize this
This vulnerability is on the CISA KEV list, meaning it is being actively exploited — treat it as urgent regardless of the raw CVSS number. Use the live CVE lookup for the latest NVD data, and the CVSS 3.1 calculator to model your own environmental score. For the actively exploited vulnerabilities that matter this week, read The Exploit HQ daily security brief.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98861
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038622
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1399
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2017/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
- https://crbug.com/722756
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-20
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-5070
FAQ
Is CVE-2017-5070 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2017-5070 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2022-06-08, with a federal remediation deadline of 2022-06-22. A KEV listing means real-world exploitation is confirmed, so patching this should be prioritized above many higher-CVSS bugs that aren't being exploited.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-5070?
CVE-2017-5070 has a CVSS base score of 8.8 (High). Its vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
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Data source: NVD & CISA KEV. Shown as-is; nothing added. Last generated from NVD data — re-check the live tool for updates.
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