CVE-2016-5204: XSS

Published Jan 19, 2017
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Updated

Leaking of an SVG shadow tree leading to corruption of the DOM tree in Blink in Google Chrome prior to 55.0.2883.75 for Mac, Windows and Linux, and 55.0.2883.84 for Android allowed a remote attacker to inject arbitrary scripts or HTML (UXSS) via a crafted HTML page.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Google Chrome<=54.0.2840.99

Remediation

Event History

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

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5204?

CVE-2016-5204 has been rated as high severity due to its potential for remote code execution via UXSS.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-5204?

To fix CVE-2016-5204, you should update Google Chrome to version 55.0.2883.75 or later.

3

What platforms are affected by CVE-2016-5204?

CVE-2016-5204 affects Google Chrome on Mac, Windows, and Linux systems, as well as Android devices.

4

Can CVE-2016-5204 allow attackers to manipulate web content?

Yes, CVE-2016-5204 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary scripts or HTML, compromising the integrity of web content.

5

What should I do if I can't update Google Chrome due to CVE-2016-5204?

If unable to update, consider using alternative browsers or restricting access to untrusted sites until the update can be applied.

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