Heap Buffer Overflow in PDFium Affects Google Chrome on Multiple Platforms
CVE-2016-5210

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor: Google
Status: Google Chrome Prior To 55.0.2883.75 For Mac, Windows And Linux, And 55.0.2883.84 For Android
Vendor: CVE Published:; 19 January 2017

What is CVE-2016-5210?

A heap buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the PDFium component of Google Chrome, affecting multiple operating systems including Mac, Windows, Linux, and Android. This issue arises during the parsing of TIFF images within crafted PDF files. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to potentially cause heap corruption, leading to the execution of arbitrary code. Users are advised to update their browsers to mitigate this risk and protect against possible attacks.

Affected Version(s)

Google Chrome prior to 55.0.2883.75 for Mac, Windows and Linux, and 55.0.2883.84 for Android Google Chrome prior to 55.0.2883.75 for Mac, Windows and Linux, and 55.0.2883.84 for Android