CVE-2016-5197: Input Validation

Published Oct 31, 2016
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Updated

The content view client in Google Chrome prior to 54.0.2840.85 for Android insufficiently validated intent URLs, which allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to start arbitrary activity on the system via a crafted HTML page.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
Google Chrome<54.0.2840.85
54.0.2840.85
Google Android*
Google Chrome Android<=54.0.2840.68

Event History

Oct 31, 2016
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jan 19, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:43 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:43 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:59 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5197?

CVE-2016-5197 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow arbitrary activity on the system through crafted HTML pages.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-5197?

To fix CVE-2016-5197, update Google Chrome for Android to version 54.0.2840.85 or later.

3

What versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2016-5197?

CVE-2016-5197 affects all versions of Google Chrome for Android prior to 54.0.2840.85.

4

Can CVE-2016-5197 affect other software besides Google Chrome?

CVE-2016-5197 specifically targets the Google Chrome browser on Android devices and does not affect other software.

5

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2016-5197?

CVE-2016-5197 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability by leveraging a compromised renderer process to execute arbitrary actions.

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