CVE-2016-5186: n/a Chrome prior to 54.0.2840.59 for Windows, Mac,…

CVE-2016-5186: Devtools in Google Chrome prior to 54.0.2840.59 for Windows, Mac, and Linux; 54.0.2840.85 for Android incor...

Devtools in Google Chrome prior to 54.0.2840.59 for Windows, Mac, and Linux; 54.0.2840.85 for Android incorrectly handled objects after a tab crash, which allowed a remote attacker to perform an out of bounds memory read via crafted PDF files.

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

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Google Chrome vulnerability where specially crafted PDF files could cause vulnerable Chrome versions to read memory out of bounds after a tab crash. The business risk is mainly legacy or unmanaged browsers still below the fixed versions, not current Chrome installations. Exposure is likely limited to systems still running Chrome versions older than the October 2016 fixed releases, including unmanaged endpoints, kiosks, embedded desktops, or legacy Android devices. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless vulnerable Chrome versions are still present. Current urgency rises if the organization has unmanaged endpoints, old Android devices, kiosks, or long-lived systems that can open PDFs from external sources. Mitigation focus: Update Chrome to 54.0.2840.59 or later on Windows, Mac, and Linux.; Update Chrome to 54.0.2840.85 or later on Android.; Remove or isolate unsupported legacy Chrome installations..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 13:16 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 18, 2016, 03:34 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Official CVE source material

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Source materials

CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
GLSA-201610-09CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2016/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://crbug.com/644963CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

Affected products

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus

n/aChrome prior to 54.0.2840.59 for Windows, Mac, and Linux; 54.0.2840.85 for AndroidChrome prior to 54.0.2840.59 for Windows, Mac, and Linux; 54.0.2840.85 for AndroidListed

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