What is the severity of CVE-2016-5155?

CVE-2016-5155 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow spoofing of the address bar.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5155?

To fix CVE-2016-5155, update Google Chrome to version 53.0.2785.89 or later.

What are the affected versions for CVE-2016-5155?

CVE-2016-5155 affects Google Chrome versions before 53.0.2785.89 on Windows and OS X, and before 53.0.2785.92 on Linux.

Which platforms are vulnerable to CVE-2016-5155?

CVE-2016-5155 impacts Google Chrome on Windows, OS X, and Linux, as well as openSUSE version 42.1.

Who can exploit CVE-2016-5155?

Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2016-5155 by crafting a specific website to spoof the address bar.

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CVE-2016-5155

medium

6.5

CWE

254

11/9/2016

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-5155

First published: Sun Sep 11 2016(Updated: )

Google Chrome before 53.0.2785.89 on Windows and OS X and before 53.0.2785.92 on Linux does not properly validate access to the initial document, which allows remote attackers to spoof the address bar via a crafted web site.

Credit: cve-coordination@google.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Google Chrome	<=52.0.2743.116
openSUSE	=42.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5155?
CVE-2016-5155 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow spoofing of the address bar.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5155?
To fix CVE-2016-5155, update Google Chrome to version 53.0.2785.89 or later.
What are the affected versions for CVE-2016-5155?
CVE-2016-5155 affects Google Chrome versions before 53.0.2785.89 on Windows and OS X, and before 53.0.2785.92 on Linux.
Which platforms are vulnerable to CVE-2016-5155?
CVE-2016-5155 impacts Google Chrome on Windows, OS X, and Linux, as well as openSUSE version 42.1.
Who can exploit CVE-2016-5155?
Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2016-5155 by crafting a specific website to spoof the address bar.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5155?
CVE-2016-5155 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow spoofing of the address bar.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5155?
To fix CVE-2016-5155, update Google Chrome to version 53.0.2785.89 or later.
What are the affected versions for CVE-2016-5155?
CVE-2016-5155 affects Google Chrome versions before 53.0.2785.89 on Windows and OS X, and before 53.0.2785.92 on Linux.
Which platforms are vulnerable to CVE-2016-5155?
CVE-2016-5155 impacts Google Chrome on Windows, OS X, and Linux, as well as openSUSE version 42.1.
Who can exploit CVE-2016-5155?
Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2016-5155 by crafting a specific website to spoof the address bar.