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.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-5213

high

8.8

CWE

416

19/1/2017

20/4/2025

CVE-2016-5213: Use After Free

First published: Thu Jan 19 2017(Updated: )

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.

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

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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.

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