How severe is CVE-2016-5169?

CVE-2016-5169 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-5169 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-5169?

CVE-2016-5169 affects Google Chrome Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5169?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-5169 published?

CVE-2016-5169 was published on 2016-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5169

CVE-2016-5169 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome Os with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Google Chrome Os
Published: 2016-09-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Format string vulnerability in Google Chrome OS before 53.0.2785.103 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5169?: Format string vulnerability in Google Chrome OS before 53.0.2785.103 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2016-5169?: CVE-2016-5169 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-5169 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-5169?: CVE-2016-5169 affects Google Chrome Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5169?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-5169 published?: CVE-2016-5169 was published on 2016-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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