CVE-2016-5177: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-5177: Use-after-free vulnerability in V8 in Google Chrome before 53.0.2785.143 allows remote attackers to cause a...

Use-after-free vulnerability in V8 in Google Chrome before 53.0.2785.143 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 00:53 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2016-5177 is an old V8 browser-engine memory safety flaw in Google Chrome before 53.0.2785.143. A remote attacker could cause a crash, and the record leaves open possible other impact. The available bundle does not provide CVSS, exploit details, or affected-version precision beyond the Chrome release boundary. Exposure is most likely on endpoints or managed images still running Google Chrome versions older than 53.0.2785.143, or distribution browser packages covered by the cited 2016 advisories. Modern auto-updated Chrome installations should be outside the described affected range. Prioritize cleanup if legacy browsers remain in production, kiosks, VDI images, or lab systems. This is not presented as actively exploited, but browser memory flaws are externally reachable and should not persist in managed environments. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Google Chrome to 53.0.2785.143 or later.; Apply relevant Debian, Red Hat, Fedora, openSUSE, or Gentoo security updates.; Remove unsupported legacy browser builds from managed endpoints..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 05:01 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 23, 2017, 03:56 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2016/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_29.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1380631CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
FEDORA-2016-a90040934dCVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
GLSA-201610-09CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
FEDORA-2016-d61c4f72daCVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA

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