Vulnerability Description
browser/ui/cocoa/browser_window_controller_private.mm in Google Chrome before 53.0.2785.113 does not process fullscreen toggle requests during a fullscreen transition, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (unsuppressed popup) via a crafted web site.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
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/2053343003
- https://crbug.com/579934
- 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/2053343003
- https://crbug.com/579934
- https://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2016/09/stable-channel-update-for-desk
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-5174?
CVE-2016-5174 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). browser/ui/cocoa/browser_window_controller_private.mm in Google Chrome before 53.0.2785.113 does not process fullscreen toggle requests during a fullscreen transition, which allows remote attackers to...
How severe is CVE-2016-5174?
CVE-2016-5174 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-2016-5174?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome.