Use After Free Vulnerability in Google Chrome on Multiple Platforms
CVE-2016-5213

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

Summary

A vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 55.0.2883.75 on Mac, Windows, and Linux platforms, as well as prior to 55.0.2883.84 on Android, allows for potential heap corruption. This issue arises from a 'use after free' flaw in the V8 JavaScript engine, often leading to unintended consequences when users visit specially crafted web pages. If exploited, this could enable attackers to gain access to sensitive data or manipulate the user's browser experience.

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

References

http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2919.html
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_REDHAT
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94633
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
https://crbug.com/652548
x_refsource_CONFIRM

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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