CVE-2016-5209
UnknownEPSS 1.31%
Last modified
CVE-2016-5209 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Bad casting in bitmap manipulation in Blink in Google Chrome prior to 55.0.2883.75 for Mac, Windows and Linux, and 55.0.2883.84 for Android allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.. EPSS estimates a 1.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Bad casting in bitmap manipulation in Blink in Google Chrome prior to 55.0.2883.75 for Mac, Windows and Linux, and 55.0.2883.84 for Android allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | <= 54.0.2840.99 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-5209?
Bad casting in bitmap manipulation in Blink in Google Chrome prior to 55.0.2883.75 for Mac, Windows and Linux, and 55.0.2883.84 for Android allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
How severe is CVE-2016-5209?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5209 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5209?
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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