CWE
190
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-5223: Integer Overflow

First published: Thu Jan 19 2017(Updated: )

Integer overflow 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 potentially exploit heap corruption or DoS via a crafted PDF file.

Credit: cve-coordination@google.com chrome-cve-admin@google.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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-2016-5223?

    CVE-2016-5223 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause heap corruption or remote denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-5223?

    To fix CVE-2016-5223, users should update Google Chrome to version 55.0.2883.75 or later.

  • What platforms are affected by CVE-2016-5223?

    CVE-2016-5223 affects Google Chrome on Mac, Windows, Linux, and Android platforms.

  • Can CVE-2016-5223 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2016-5223 can be exploited remotely via a specially crafted PDF file sent to the victim.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-5223?

    CVE-2016-5223 is an integer overflow vulnerability located in the PDFium component of Google Chrome.

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