CVE-2016-5178: Input Validation

Published Sep 29, 2016
·
Updated

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Google Chrome before 53.0.2785.143 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have other impact via unknown vectors.

Other sources

Various fixes from internal audits, fuzzing and other initiatives.

Upstream bug(s):

https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=651092

External References:

https://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2016/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop29.html

Red Hat

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/Chrome<53.0.2785.143
53.0.2785.143
Google Chrome<53.0.2785.143
53.0.2785.143
Google Chrome<=53.0.2785.129
openSUSE Leap=42.1
openSUSE openSUSE=13.2
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Supplementary=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation Supplementary=6.0
Fedoraproject Fedora=24
Fedoraproject Fedora=25

Event History

Sep 29, 2016
CVE Published
12:00 AM
May 23, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:56 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:56 AM
Description

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5178?

CVE-2016-5178 has a severity rating that suggests it could lead to denial of service and potentially other impacts.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-5178?

To fix CVE-2016-5178, you should update Google Chrome to version 53.0.2785.143 or later.

3

Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2016-5178?

CVE-2016-5178 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 53.0.2785.143.

4

Can CVE-2016-5178 allow remote attacks?

Yes, CVE-2016-5178 enables remote attackers to potentially exploit the vulnerability to cause denial of service.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2016-5178?

There is no specific exploit published for CVE-2016-5178, but it is advised to mitigate the potential risks through updates.

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