What is the severity of CVE-2016-5168?

CVE-2016-5168 has been assigned a medium severity rating due to its potential to bypass the Same Origin Policy.

How can CVE-2016-5168 be mitigated?

To mitigate CVE-2016-5168, users should update Google Chrome to version 50.0.2661.94 or later.

What does CVE-2016-5168 affect?

CVE-2016-5168 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 50.0.2661.94, allowing information leaks.

Who is impacted by CVE-2016-5168?

Users of Google Chrome versions older than 50.0.2661.94 are impacted by CVE-2016-5168.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-5168?

Yes, a patch for CVE-2016-5168 is included in the Google Chrome update to version 50.0.2661.94.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-5168

high

7.5

CWE

346

28/4/2016

21/4/2017

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-5168

First published: Thu Apr 28 2016(Updated: )

Skia, as used in Google Chrome before 50.0.2661.94, allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and obtain sensitive information.

Credit: cve-coordination@google.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Google Chrome	<=50.0.2661.91

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(Appears in the following advisories)

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(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5168?
CVE-2016-5168 has been assigned a medium severity rating due to its potential to bypass the Same Origin Policy.
How can CVE-2016-5168 be mitigated?
To mitigate CVE-2016-5168, users should update Google Chrome to version 50.0.2661.94 or later.
What does CVE-2016-5168 affect?
CVE-2016-5168 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 50.0.2661.94, allowing information leaks.
Who is impacted by CVE-2016-5168?
Users of Google Chrome versions older than 50.0.2661.94 are impacted by CVE-2016-5168.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-5168?
Yes, a patch for CVE-2016-5168 is included in the Google Chrome update to version 50.0.2661.94.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5168?
CVE-2016-5168 has been assigned a medium severity rating due to its potential to bypass the Same Origin Policy.
How can CVE-2016-5168 be mitigated?
To mitigate CVE-2016-5168, users should update Google Chrome to version 50.0.2661.94 or later.
What does CVE-2016-5168 affect?
CVE-2016-5168 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 50.0.2661.94, allowing information leaks.
Who is impacted by CVE-2016-5168?
Users of Google Chrome versions older than 50.0.2661.94 are impacted by CVE-2016-5168.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-5168?
Yes, a patch for CVE-2016-5168 is included in the Google Chrome update to version 50.0.2661.94.