CVE-2016-5177: Use After Free
A use after free flaw was found in the V8 component of the Chromium browser.
Upstream bug(s):
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=642496
External References:
https://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2016/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop29.html
Other sources
Use-after-free vulnerability in V8 in Google Chrome before 53.0.2785.143 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors.
— MITRE
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Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-5177?
CVE-2016-5177 is classified as a high severity vulnerability that can cause a denial of service and potentially lead to other impacts.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5177?
To fix CVE-2016-5177, update Google Chrome to version 53.0.2785.143 or later.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2016-5177?
CVE-2016-5177 can be exploited by remote attackers to crash the browser or possibly execute arbitrary code.
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2016-5177?
CVE-2016-5177 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 53.0.2785.143.
What component of Chrome is impacted by CVE-2016-5177?
CVE-2016-5177 affects the V8 JavaScript engine component of Google Chrome.