Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability in Google Chrome
CVE-2016-5198
Key Information:
- Vendor
Google
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 19 January 2017
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What is CVE-2016-5198?
The V8 JavaScript engine in Google Chrome prior to version 54.0.2840.90 for Linux, and prior to version 54.0.2840.85 for Android, as well as prior to versions 54.0.2840.87 for both Windows and Mac, was found to have incorrect optimization assumptions. This flaw allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability through crafted HTML pages, which may lead to arbitrary read/write operations, ultimately resulting in code execution on the affected system.
CISA has reported CVE-2016-5198
CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed CVE-2016-5198 as being exploited but is not known by the CISA to be used in ransomware campaigns. This is subject to change at pace
The CISA's recommendation is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
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Affected Version(s)
Google Chrome prior to 54.0.2840.90 for Linux, and 54.0.2840.85 for Android, and 54.0.2840.87 for Windows and Mac Google Chrome prior to 54.0.2840.90 for Linux, and 54.0.2840.85 for Android, and 54.0.2840.87 for Windows and Mac
References
EPSS Score
77% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.
CVSS V3.1
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Exploit known to exist
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CISA Reported
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved