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CVE-2017-5030: Google Chromium V8 Memory Corruption Vulnerability

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CVE-2017-5030 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting chrome, debian linux, enterprise linux desktop, reported as exploited in the wild. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

  • High severity
  • EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
  • Exploited in the wild (CISA KEV)
  • Public exploit reference
  • On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score8.8 (High)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionRequired
EPSS exploit chance40.6% (top 1%)
CISA exploited listYes, fix due 2022-06-22
WeaknessCWE-125
Published2017-04-24
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): Chrome · Vendor: debian · google · redhat

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Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

google chrome UPGRADE
Affected: < 57.0.2987.98 · < 57.0.2987.108
Fixed in: 57.0.2987.98, 57.0.2987.108
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy chrome || rpm -q chrome || chrome --version
2. UPGRADE to 57.0.2987.98 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade chrome
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade chrome
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
debian debian linux MITIGATE
Affected: 8.0 · 9.0
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.0
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
redhat enterprise linux desktop MITIGATE
Affected: 6.0
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.0
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
redhat enterprise linux server MITIGATE
Affected: 6.0
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.0
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
redhat enterprise linux workstation MITIGATE
Affected: 6.0
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.0
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Exact fixes by distribution

A distro patch exists: prefer upgrading over downgrading.
Fedora 46 · root · FIXED · 6.40.04-7.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-7329868400 · source
sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-7329868400
RHEL 6 Supplementary · chromium-browser · FIXED · chromium-browser-57.0.2987.98-1.el6
sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=RHSA-2017:0499 rpm -q chromium-browser
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-5030?

chrome: upgrade to 57.0.2987.98, 57.0.2987.108; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; enterprise linux desktop: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-5030 being exploited?

Yes. CVE-2017-5030 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list, so treat it as patch-now.

What does CVE-2017-5030 affect?

CVE-2017-5030 affects chrome, debian linux, enterprise linux desktop. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). 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.

How urgent is CVE-2017-5030?

Priority 90/100. High severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Exploited in the wild (CISA KEV); Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

Software pages

Windows vulnerabilities · Debian vulnerabilities · Android vulnerabilities · Google Chrome vulnerabilities · Chromium vulnerabilities

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