CVE-2016-5198: Google Chromium V8 Out-of-Bounds Memory Vulnerability
First published: Tue Nov 01 2016(Updated: )
Google Chromium V8 Engine contains an out-of-bounds memory access vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to perform read/write operations, leading to code execution, via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability could affect multiple web browsers that utilize Chromium, including, but not limited to, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera.
Credit: cve-coordination@google.com chrome-cve-admin@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google V8 | ||
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | <54.0.2840.87 | 54.0.2840.87 |
| All of | ||
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | <54.0.2840.90 | |
| Linux Kernel | ||
| All of | ||
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | <54.0.2840.85 | |
| Android | ||
| All of | ||
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | <54.0.2840.87 | |
| Any of | ||
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation | =6.0 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | <=54.0.2840.71 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-5198?
CVE-2016-5198 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution through crafted HTML pages.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5198?
To fix CVE-2016-5198, update Google Chrome to version 54.0.2840.87 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2016-5198?
CVE-2016-5198 affects various versions of Google Chrome prior to 54.0.2840.87 and Chromium V8 Engine.
Can CVE-2016-5198 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-5198 can be exploited remotely via a specially crafted HTML page.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-5198?
There is no official workaround for CVE-2016-5198; the recommended action is to upgrade to a secure version.
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