Vulnerability Description
Skia, as used in Google Chrome before 50.0.2661.94, allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and obtain sensitive information.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | <= 50.0.2661.91 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/89106
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=586820
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2016/04/stable-channel-update_28.html
- https://www.contextis.com//documents/2/Browser_Timing_Attacks.pdf
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/89106
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=586820
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2016/04/stable-channel-update_28.html
- https://www.contextis.com//documents/2/Browser_Timing_Attacks.pdf
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-5168?
CVE-2016-5168 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Skia, as used in Google Chrome before 50.0.2661.94, allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and obtain sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2016-5168?
CVE-2016-5168 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-5168?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome.