CVE-2016-5170

Name: CVE-2016-5170
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-09-25T20:59:01.557+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.12%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-5170 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. WebKit/Source/bindings/modules/v8/V8BindingForModules.cpp in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 53.0.2785.113, does not properly consider getter side effects during array key conversion, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted Indexed Database (aka IndexedDB) API calls.. EPSS estimates a 1.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

WebKit/Source/bindings/modules/v8/V8BindingForModules.cpp in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 53.0.2785.113, does not properly consider getter side effects during array key conversion, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted Indexed Database (aka IndexedDB) API calls.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.12%

61.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	<= 53.0.2785.101

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 25, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5170?

How severe is CVE-2016-5170?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5170 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5170?

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Source: NVD / NIST