CVE-2016-5202

Description

browser/extensions/api/dial/dial_registry.cc in Google Chrome before 54.0.2840.98 on macOS, before 54.0.2840.99 on Windows, and before 54.0.2840.100 on Linux neglects to copy a device ID before an erase() call, which causes the erase operation to access data that that erase operation will destroy.

Category

9.1
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.19%
Affected: chromium-browser chromium-browser
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-5202
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2016-5202
https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2016-5202
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-11/msg00029.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5202?
CVE-2016-5202 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-5202?
To fix CVE-2016-5202, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-5202 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-5202 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-5202?
CVE-2016-5202 affects chromium-browser chromium-browser.
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