Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Google Chrome Affects Various Versions
CVE-2016-1689

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Debian
Status
Debian Linux
Ubuntu Linux
Enterprise Linux Desktop
Enterprise Linux Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 June 2016

What is CVE-2016-1689?

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in content/renderer/media/canvas_capture_handler.cc of Google Chrome before version 51.0.2704.63. This flaw allows remote attackers to exploit crafted websites to potentially cause a denial of service or introduce unspecified impacts. Users are advised to upgrade to the latest version of Google Chrome to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.

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References

https://codereview.chromium.org/1918073003
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90876
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https://crbug.com/606185
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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