What is the severity of CVE-2016-5218?

CVE-2016-5218 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to spoof URL contents through crafted PDF data.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5218?

To fix CVE-2016-5218, you should update Google Chrome to version 55.0.2883.75 or later on Mac, Windows, and Linux, or version 55.0.2883.84 or later on Android.

What does CVE-2016-5218 affect?

CVE-2016-5218 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 55.0.2883.75 on desktop and prior to 55.0.2883.84 on Android.

What is the attack vector for CVE-2016-5218?

The attack vector for CVE-2016-5218 is a crafted HTML page containing PDF data that can temporarily spoof the URL bar.

Who can exploit CVE-2016-5218?

CVE-2016-5218 can be exploited by remote attackers who can deliver the malicious crafted HTML page to unsuspecting users.

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CVE-2016-5218

medium

6.5

CWE

19/1/2017

20/4/2025

CVE-2016-5218: Input Validation

First published: Thu Jan 19 2017(Updated: )

The extensions API in Google Chrome prior to 55.0.2883.75 for Mac, Windows and Linux, and 55.0.2883.84 for Android incorrectly handled navigation within PDFs, which allowed a remote attacker to temporarily spoof the contents of the Omnibox (URL bar) via a crafted HTML page containing PDF data.

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-2016-5218?
CVE-2016-5218 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to spoof URL contents through crafted PDF data.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5218?
To fix CVE-2016-5218, you should update Google Chrome to version 55.0.2883.75 or later on Mac, Windows, and Linux, or version 55.0.2883.84 or later on Android.
What does CVE-2016-5218 affect?
CVE-2016-5218 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 55.0.2883.75 on desktop and prior to 55.0.2883.84 on Android.
What is the attack vector for CVE-2016-5218?
The attack vector for CVE-2016-5218 is a crafted HTML page containing PDF data that can temporarily spoof the URL bar.
Who can exploit CVE-2016-5218?
CVE-2016-5218 can be exploited by remote attackers who can deliver the malicious crafted HTML page to unsuspecting users.

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