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CVE-2016-5207: In Blink in Google Chrome prior to 55.0.2883.75 for Mac, Windows and Linux, and 55.0.2883.84 for Android, c...

In Blink in Google Chrome prior to 55.0.2883.75 for Mac, Windows and Linux, and 55.0.2883.84 for Android, corruption of the DOM tree could occur during the removal of a full screen element, which allowed a remote attacker to achieve arbitrary code execution via a crafted HTML page.

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CVE-2016-5207 is an old Google Chrome flaw where a malicious web page could corrupt browser DOM handling and potentially run code on the victim’s device. The fixed Chrome releases are listed in the sources. Current, auto-updated browsers should not be exposed; unmanaged legacy Chrome installs remain the main concern. Exposure is most likely on legacy systems running Chrome or Chromium-derived packages below the fixed versions, especially unmanaged desktops, kiosks, embedded browsers, or old Android devices. Treat as high impact but mostly legacy-risk. The business priority is confirming no unmanaged or unsupported browsers remain, rather than emergency response for current patched fleets. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Chrome to the fixed versions or any current supported release.; Update Linux Chrome/Chromium packages using applicable vendor advisories.; Remove or isolate unsupported devices that cannot receive browser updates..

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
n/aGoogle Chrome prior to 55.0.2883.75 for Mac, Windows and Linux, and 55.0.2883.84 for AndroidGoogle Chrome prior to 55.0.2883.75 for Mac, Windows and Linux, and 55.0.2883.84 for AndroidListed
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