What is the severity of CVE-2016-5216?

CVE-2016-5216 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for exploitation that can lead to out of bounds memory reading.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5216?

To fix CVE-2016-5216, update Google Chrome to version 55.0.2883.75 or higher.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-5216?

CVE-2016-5216 is classified as a use after free vulnerability found in PDFium in Google Chrome.

Can CVE-2016-5216 allow remote code execution?

CVE-2016-5216 can potentially allow a remote attacker to exploit the vulnerability for manipulation or data leakage via crafted PDF files.

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CVE-2016-5216

medium

6.8

CWE

416

19/1/2017

20/4/2025

CVE-2016-5216: Use After Free

Q: Which versions of Chrome are affected by CVE-2016-5216?

CVE-2016-5216 affects versions of Google Chrome prior to 55.0.2883.75 for Mac, Windows, and Linux, as well as 55.0.2883.84 for Android.

First published: Thu Jan 19 2017(Updated: )

A use after free in PDFium 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 perform an out of bounds memory read via a crafted PDF file.

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-2016-5216?
CVE-2016-5216 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for exploitation that can lead to out of bounds memory reading.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5216?
To fix CVE-2016-5216, update Google Chrome to version 55.0.2883.75 or higher.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-5216?
CVE-2016-5216 is classified as a use after free vulnerability found in PDFium in Google Chrome.
Which versions of Chrome are affected by CVE-2016-5216?
CVE-2016-5216 affects versions of Google Chrome prior to 55.0.2883.75 for Mac, Windows, and Linux, as well as 55.0.2883.84 for Android.
Can CVE-2016-5216 allow remote code execution?
CVE-2016-5216 can potentially allow a remote attacker to exploit the vulnerability for manipulation or data leakage via crafted PDF files.

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