Vulnerability Description
The extensions API in Google Chrome prior to 55.0.2883.75 for Mac, Windows and Linux, and 55.0.2883.84 for Android incorrectly permitted access to privileged plugins, which allowed a remote attacker to bypass site isolation via a crafted HTML page.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | <= 54.0.2840.99 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2919.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94633
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2016/12/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.
- https://crbug.com/654280
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-11
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2919.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94633
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2016/12/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.
- https://crbug.com/654280
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-11
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-5217?
CVE-2016-5217 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The extensions API in Google Chrome prior to 55.0.2883.75 for Mac, Windows and Linux, and 55.0.2883.84 for Android incorrectly permitted access to privileged plugins, which allowed a remote attacker t...
How severe is CVE-2016-5217?
CVE-2016-5217 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-2016-5217?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome.