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CVE-2016-5211

UnknownEPSS 1.09%

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CVE-2016-5211 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A use after free in PDFium 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 PDF file.. EPSS estimates a 1.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A use after free in PDFium 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 PDF file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.09%

61.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GoogleChrome<= 54.0.2840.99

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5211?
A use after free in PDFium 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 PDF file.
How severe is CVE-2016-5211?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5211 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5211?
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