Vulnerability Description
WebKit/Source/bindings/templates/interface.cpp in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 53.0.2785.113, does not prevent certain constructor calls, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted JavaScript code.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | <= 53.0.2785.101 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1905.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3667
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92942
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036826
- https://codereview.chromium.org/2306023002
- https://crbug.com/643357
- https://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2016/09/stable-channel-update-for-desk
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201610-09
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1905.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3667
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92942
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036826
- https://codereview.chromium.org/2306023002
- https://crbug.com/643357
- https://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2016/09/stable-channel-update-for-desk
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-5171?
CVE-2016-5171 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). WebKit/Source/bindings/templates/interface.cpp in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 53.0.2785.113, does not prevent certain constructor calls, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of s...
How severe is CVE-2016-5171?
CVE-2016-5171 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-5171?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome.