CVE-2016-5213: n/a Google Chrome prior to 55.0.2883.75 for Mac,…

CVE-2016-5213: A use after free in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 55.0.2883.75 for Mac, Windows and Linux, and 55.0.2883.84...

A use after free in V8 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 HTML page.

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

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Chrome V8 memory-safety flaw. A malicious web page could potentially trigger heap corruption in affected Chrome versions. The source bundle identifies fixed Chrome versions from December 2016, but does not show active exploitation or KEV status. Exposure is mainly legacy or unmanaged browser installations. Organizations are exposed if they still run Chrome or Chromium builds older than the fixed versions, including distro-packaged Chromium referenced by Red Hat and Gentoo advisories. Modern managed browser fleets are unlikely to remain exposed unless legacy systems, frozen images, or unsupported Android devices are present. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item with high technical impact but no cited active exploitation. Prioritize confirming managed browsers auto-updated, then focus on unsupported systems, old images, kiosk devices, and Android fleets where obsolete Chrome versions may persist. Mitigation focus: Upgrade desktop Chrome to 55.0.2883.75 or later.; Upgrade Android Chrome to 55.0.2883.84 or later.; Apply relevant Red Hat or Gentoo Chromium security updates..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 12:51 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 19, 2017, 05:43 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Official CVE source material

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Source materials

CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
https://crbug.com/652548CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2016/12/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
GLSA-201612-11CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

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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