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.

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.

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.

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.

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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CVE-2016-5204

medium

6.1

CWE

19/1/2017

20/4/2025

CVE-2016-5204: XSS

First published: Thu Jan 19 2017(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.

Credit: cve-coordination@google.com chrome-cve-admin@google.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	<=54.0.2840.99
Google Chrome	<=54.0.2840.99

Remedy

https://crbug.com/630870

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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.
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.
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.
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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