Vulnerability Description
The parser in Google V8, as used in Google Chrome before 53.0.2785.113, mishandles scopes, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from arbitrary memory locations via crafted JavaScript code.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | <= 53.0.2785.101 | |
| Nodejs | Node.Js | >= 6.0.0, <= 6.8.1 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
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/2077283004
- https://crbug.com/616386
- 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/2077283004
- https://crbug.com/616386
- https://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2016/09/stable-channel-update-for-desk
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-5172?
CVE-2016-5172 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The parser in Google V8, as used in Google Chrome before 53.0.2785.113, mishandles scopes, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from arbitrary memory locations via crafted Jav...
How severe is CVE-2016-5172?
CVE-2016-5172 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-5172?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome, Nodejs Node.Js, Debian Debian Linux.