Integer overflow in Google Chrome
CVE-2016-5138
Integer overflow in the kbasep_vinstr_attach_client function in midgard/mali_kbase_vinstr.c in Google Chrome before 52.0.2743.85 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and use-after-free) by leveraging an unrestricted multiplication.
Vulnerability class: Integer Overflow
EPSS: 0.012 (64.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Google Chrome
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- chrome-cve-admin@google.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
- chrome-cve-admin@google.com (vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- chrome-cve-admin@google.com (x_refsource_MISC)
- chrome-cve-admin@google.com (vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK)
- chrome-cve-admin@google.com (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO)
- chrome-cve-admin@google.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-5138?
- CVE-2016-5138 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome, classified under Integer Overflow or Wraparound. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2016-08-01.
- How severe is CVE-2016-5138?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.