CVE-2016-5155: Medium severity google chrome (trace event) vulnerability
Published 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.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Google Chrome<=52.0.2743.116
openSUSE Leap=42.1
Event History
Sep 11, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-5155?
To fix CVE-2016-5155, update Google Chrome to version 53.0.2785.89 or later.
3
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.
4
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.
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Who can exploit CVE-2016-5155?
Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2016-5155 by crafting a specific website to spoof the address bar.