CVE-2016-5213: Use After Free
A use after free in V8 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 potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-5213?
CVE-2016-5213 has a severity rating of high due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5213?
To fix CVE-2016-5213, update Google Chrome to version 55.0.2883.75 or later on all affected platforms.
What versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2016-5213?
CVE-2016-5213 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 55.0.2883.75 for Mac, Windows, and Linux, and 55.0.2883.84 for Android.
What constitutes a use after free vulnerability like CVE-2016-5213?
A use after free vulnerability occurs when a program continues to use memory after it has been freed, possibly leading to unpredictable behavior and security breaches.
Can CVE-2016-5213 be exploited via malicious websites?
Yes, CVE-2016-5213 can be exploited through a crafted HTML page to achieve heap corruption by a remote attacker.