CVE-2016-5177
UnknownEPSS 1.25%
Last modified
CVE-2016-5177 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Use-after-free vulnerability in V8 in Google Chrome before 53.0.2785.143 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors.. EPSS estimates a 1.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Use-after-free vulnerability in V8 in Google Chrome before 53.0.2785.143 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | <= 53.0.2785.129 | |
| Opensuse | Leap | 42.1 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.2 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Supplementary | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation Supplementary | 6.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 24 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 25 |
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Timeline
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- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-5177?
Use-after-free vulnerability in V8 in Google Chrome before 53.0.2785.143 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2016-5177?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5177 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5177?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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