CVE-2016-5168

7.5 HIGH
Published: April 21, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

Skia, as used in Google Chrome before 50.0.2661.94, allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and obtain sensitive information.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/89106
Source: chrome-cve-admin@google.com
https://bugs.chromium.org/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=586820
Source: chrome-cve-admin@google.com
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2016/04/stable-channel-update_28.html
Source: chrome-cve-admin@google.com
https://www.contextis.com//documents/2/Browser_Timing_Attacks.pdf
Source: chrome-cve-admin@google.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/89106
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://bugs.chromium.org/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=586820
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2016/04/stable-channel-update_28.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://www.contextis.com//documents/2/Browser_Timing_Attacks.pdf
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
1.7%
75th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-346

Affected Vendors

google

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