CVE-2016-5138 is an integer overflow vulnerability in Google Chrome, specifically within the kbasep_vinstr_attach_client function. This flaw allows remote attackers to trigger a denial of service, heap-based buffer overflow, and use-after-free by exploiting an unrestricted multiplication. Rated 8.8 HIGH on the CVSS scale, it presents a critical risk with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, requiring user interaction for exploitation. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 52.0.2743.82CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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