What is the severity of CVE-2016-5205?

CVE-2016-5205 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary script injection.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5205?

To fix CVE-2016-5205, you should update Google Chrome to version 55.0.2883.75 or later.

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2016-5205?

CVE-2016-5205 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 55.0.2883.75 on Linux, Windows, and Mac operating systems.

What does CVE-2016-5205 exploit in Google Chrome?

CVE-2016-5205 exploits the improper handling of deferred page loads to allow remote attackers to inject scripts.

Can remote attackers use CVE-2016-5205 for phishing attacks?

Yes, CVE-2016-5205 can be exploited by remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or scripts, potentially leading to phishing.

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CVE-2016-5205

medium

6.1

CWE

19/1/2017

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-5205: XSS

First published: Thu Jan 19 2017(Updated: )

Blink in Google Chrome prior to 55.0.2883.75 for Linux, Windows and Mac, incorrectly handles deferred page loads, which allowed a remote attacker to inject arbitrary scripts or HTML (UXSS) via a crafted HTML page.

Credit: cve-coordination@google.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Google Chrome	<=54.0.2840.99

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5205?
CVE-2016-5205 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary script injection.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5205?
To fix CVE-2016-5205, you should update Google Chrome to version 55.0.2883.75 or later.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2016-5205?
CVE-2016-5205 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 55.0.2883.75 on Linux, Windows, and Mac operating systems.
What does CVE-2016-5205 exploit in Google Chrome?
CVE-2016-5205 exploits the improper handling of deferred page loads to allow remote attackers to inject scripts.
Can remote attackers use CVE-2016-5205 for phishing attacks?
Yes, CVE-2016-5205 can be exploited by remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or scripts, potentially leading to phishing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5205?
CVE-2016-5205 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary script injection.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5205?
To fix CVE-2016-5205, you should update Google Chrome to version 55.0.2883.75 or later.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2016-5205?
CVE-2016-5205 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 55.0.2883.75 on Linux, Windows, and Mac operating systems.
What does CVE-2016-5205 exploit in Google Chrome?
CVE-2016-5205 exploits the improper handling of deferred page loads to allow remote attackers to inject scripts.
Can remote attackers use CVE-2016-5205 for phishing attacks?
Yes, CVE-2016-5205 can be exploited by remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or scripts, potentially leading to phishing.