CVE-2016-5161
HighSummary
The EditingStyle::mergeStyle function in Blink, used in Google Chrome before version 53.0.2785.89 on Windows and OS X and before 53.0.2785.92 on Linux, mishandles custom properties. This may allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted website leveraging 'type confusion' in the StylePropertySerializer class.
Risk Assessment
This vulnerability may lead to denial of service, affecting application availability and potentially being exploited for further attacks. Organizations should be aware of the risks associated with using vulnerable versions of the browser.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update Google Chrome to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, monitoring and restricting access to potentially dangerous websites can help minimize risk.
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Original NVD description (English source)
The EditingStyle::mergeStyle function in WebKit/Source/core/editing/EditingStyle.cpp in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 53.0.2785.89 on Windows and OS X and before 53.0.2785.92 on Linux, mishandles custom properties, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted web site that leverages "type confusion" in the StylePropertySerializer class.
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