SB2016092307 - Arbitrary code execution in Google, Google Chrome
Published: September 23, 2016 Updated: June 14, 2021
Security Bulletin ID
SB2016092307
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Arbitrary code execution (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-5174)
The vulnerability exposes a remote user's possibility to cause arbitrary code execution on the target system.The weakness exists due to improper suppression of popup dialog that allows attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information and execute arbitrary code.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.