How severe is CVE-2016-5179?

CVE-2016-5179 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-5179 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-5179?

CVE-2016-5179 affects Google Chrome Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5179?

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

When was CVE-2016-5179 published?

CVE-2016-5179 was published on 2018-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5179

CVE-2016-5179 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome Os with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Google Chrome Os
Published: 2018-03-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Chrome OS before 53.0.2785.144 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands at boot.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5179?: Chrome OS before 53.0.2785.144 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands at boot.
How severe is CVE-2016-5179?: CVE-2016-5179 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-5179 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-5179?: CVE-2016-5179 affects Google Chrome Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5179?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-5179 published?: CVE-2016-5179 was published on 2018-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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