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CVE-2016-5197

UnknownEPSS 0.96%

Last modified

CVE-2016-5197 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The content view client in Google Chrome prior to 54.0.2840.85 for Android insufficiently validated intent URLs, which allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to start arbitrary activity on the system via a crafted HTML page.. EPSS estimates a 0.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The content view client in Google Chrome prior to 54.0.2840.85 for Android insufficiently validated intent URLs, which allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to start arbitrary activity on the system via a crafted HTML page.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.96%

57.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GoogleChrome<= 54.0.2840.68

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5197?
The content view client in Google Chrome prior to 54.0.2840.85 for Android insufficiently validated intent URLs, which allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to start arbitrary activity on the system via a crafted HTML page.
How severe is CVE-2016-5197?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5197 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5197?
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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Source: NVD / NIST