Denial of Service Vulnerability in Google Chrome by Google
CVE-2016-1690

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2016-1690?

The Autofill feature in Google Chrome prior to version 51.0.2704.63 is susceptible to a vulnerability stemming from improper handling of interactions between field updates and JavaScript code that executes a frame deletion. This flaw can be exploited by remote attackers to induce a denial of service condition through crafted web pages, potentially leading to a use-after-free scenario. This vulnerability presents unique risks distinct from other related vulnerabilities.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90876
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016...
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035981
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2016-1690 : Denial of Service Vulnerability in Google Chrome by Google