First published: Sun Sep 11 2016(Updated: )
WebKit/Source/bindings/modules/v8/V8BindingForModules.cpp in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 53.0.2785.89 on Windows and OS X and before 53.0.2785.92 on Linux, has an Indexed Database (aka IndexedDB) API implementation that does not properly restrict key-path evaluation, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted JavaScript code that leverages certain side effects.
Credit: cve-coordination@google.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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openSUSE | =42.1 | |
Google Chrome | <=52.0.2743.116 |
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CVE-2016-5150 is rated as a high-severity vulnerability due to potential unauthorized access to indexed databases.
To fix CVE-2016-5150, update Google Chrome to version 53.0.2785.89 or later.
CVE-2016-5150 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 53.0.2785.89 on Windows and OS X, and before 53.0.2785.92 on Linux.
CVE-2016-5150 is a web vulnerability related to improper key-path evaluation in the Indexed Database API.
Yes, CVE-2016-5150 poses a risk of unauthorized data exposure or manipulation through indexed databases.