CVE-2016-5219: Use After Free
Published Jan 19, 2017
·Updated
A heap 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.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Google Chrome<=54.0.2840.99
Event History
Jan 19, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:43 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:43 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:59 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-5219?
CVE-2016-5219 is rated as high severity due to the potential for remote exploitation through heap corruption.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-5219?
To fix CVE-2016-5219, users should update Google Chrome to version 55.0.2883.75 or later.
3
What platforms are affected by CVE-2016-5219?
CVE-2016-5219 affects Google Chrome on Mac, Windows, and Linux operating systems.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-5219?
CVE-2016-5219 is a heap use-after-free vulnerability in the V8 engine of Google Chrome.
5
Can CVE-2016-5219 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-5219 allows remote attackers to potentially exploit the vulnerability via a crafted HTML page.