CVE-2016-5174

Name: CVE-2016-5174
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-09-25T20:59:07.06+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.87%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-5174 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.87%

54.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

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-2016-5174?

How severe is CVE-2016-5174?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5174 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5174?

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Source: NVD / NIST