CVE-2016-5131: Use After Free
First published: Thu Jul 21 2016(Updated: )
Use-after-free vulnerability in libxml2 through 2.9.4, as used in Google Chrome before 52.0.2743.82, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors related to the XPointer range-to function.
Credit: cve-coordination@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/Chrome | <52.0.2743.82 | 52.0.2743.82 |
| redhat/libxml2 | <2.9.5 | 2.9.5 |
| Android | ||
| Google Chrome | <52.0.2743.82 | |
| libxml2 | <=2.9.4 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | <10.0 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | <10.12 | |
| tvOS | <10.0 | |
| Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS | <3.0 | |
| Ubuntu | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =16.04 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux desktop | =6.0 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux server | =6.0 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux workstation | =6.0 | |
| openSUSE | =42.1 | |
| openSUSE | =13.1 | |
| openSUSE | =13.2 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server | =12.0 | |
| Debian | =8.0 | |
| Debian | =9.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2016/07/stable-channel-update.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00006.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00008.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00010.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00011.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-07/msg00020.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-07/msg00021.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-07/msg00022.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-07/msg00028.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1485.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3637
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92053
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036428
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038623
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3041-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1358641
- https://codereview.chromium.org/2127493002
- https://crbug.com/623378
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201610-09
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-37
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-05-01
- https://support.apple.com/HT207141
- https://support.apple.com/HT207142
- https://support.apple.com/HT207143
- https://support.apple.com/HT207170
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=623378
- https://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2016/07/stable-channel-update.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1485.html
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=768428
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1361439
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1364322
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1364323
- https://git.gnome.org/browse/libxml2/commit/?id=9ab01a277d71f54d3143c2cf333c5c2e9aaedd9e
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:1190
- https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2017-05-01
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-5131?
CVE-2016-5131 has a high severity level due to the potential for denial of service and other unspecified impacts.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5131?
To fix CVE-2016-5131, upgrade Google Chrome to version 52.0.2743.82 or later, and libxml2 to version 2.9.5 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2016-5131?
CVE-2016-5131 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 52.0.2743.82 and libxml2 versions up to 2.9.4.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-5131?
CVE-2016-5131 is classified as a use-after-free vulnerability.
Can CVE-2016-5131 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-5131 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to cause denial of service.
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