CVE-2016-5198

Name: CVE-2016-5198
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-19T05:59:00.213+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 34.70%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-5198 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. V8 in Google Chrome prior to 54.0.2840.90 for Linux, and 54.0.2840.85 for Android, and 54.0.2840.87 for Windows and Mac included incorrect optimisation assumptions, which allowed a remote attacker to perform arbitrary read/write operations, leading to code execution, via a crafted HTML page.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 34.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

V8 in Google Chrome prior to 54.0.2840.90 for Linux, and 54.0.2840.85 for Android, and 54.0.2840.87 for Windows and Mac included incorrect optimisation assumptions, which allowed a remote attacker to perform arbitrary read/write operations, leading to code execution, via a crafted HTML page.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

34.70%

98.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Jun 22, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	< 54.0.2840.90
Google	Chrome	< 54.0.2840.85
Google	Chrome	< 54.0.2840.87
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	6.0

References

http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2672.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94079Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037224Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2016/11/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://crbug.com/659475Exploit, Issue Tracking
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2672.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94079Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037224Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2016/11/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://crbug.com/659475Exploit, Issue Tracking
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-5198US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jan 19, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5198?

How severe is CVE-2016-5198?

CVE-2016-5198 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 34.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5198?

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Source: NVD / NIST