Vulnerability Description
browser/extensions/api/dial/dial_registry.cc in Google Chrome before 54.0.2840.98 on macOS, before 54.0.2840.99 on Windows, and before 54.0.2840.100 on Linux neglects to copy a device ID before an erase() call, which causes the erase operation to access data that that erase operation will destroy.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 54.0.2840.98 | |
| Apple | Macos | - |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-11/msg00029.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2016-5202
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2016-5202
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-5202
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-11/msg00029.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2016-5202
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2016-5202
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-5202
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-5202?
CVE-2016-5202 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). browser/extensions/api/dial/dial_registry.cc in Google Chrome before 54.0.2840.98 on macOS, before 54.0.2840.99 on Windows, and before 54.0.2840.100 on Linux neglects to copy a device ID before an era...
How severe is CVE-2016-5202?
CVE-2016-5202 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.1/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-5202?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome, Apple Macos, Microsoft Windows, Linux Linux Kernel.