CVE-2017-5084 Information disclosure in Google Chrome prior to 59.0.3071.92

Low 3.3 Published 27 Oct 2017 Updated 5 Aug 2024

A local attacker can read local files on Chrome OS by exploiting an inappropriate implementation in the image-burner service via D-Bus commands.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2017-5084?

CVE-2017-5084 is a low-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome Os, published on 27 Oct 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Inappropriate implementation in image-burner in Google Chrome OS prior to 59.0.3071.92 allowed a local attacker to read local files via dbus-send commands to a BurnImage D-Bus endpoint.

Weakness: CWE-269

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-5084?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Chrome Os.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5084?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2017-5084 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-5084 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-h662-qc36-6h52, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-5084.