What is the severity of CVE-2016-1633?

CVE-2016-1633 has a high severity rating as it allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1633?

To fix CVE-2016-1633, users should update Google Chrome to version 49.0.2623.75 or later.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-1633?

CVE-2016-1633 is a use-after-free vulnerability found in the Blink engine of Google Chrome.

Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2016-1633?

CVE-2016-1633 affects Google Chrome versions before 49.0.2623.75.

Can CVE-2016-1633 lead to any other impact besides denial of service?

While primarily noted for causing denial of service, CVE-2016-1633 may also allow for other unspecified impacts.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-1633

critical

CWE

416

6/3/2016

5/8/2024

CVE-2016-1633: Use After Free

First published: Sun Mar 06 2016(Updated: )

Use-after-free vulnerability in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 49.0.2623.75, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors.

Credit: cve-coordination@google.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Google Chrome	<=48.0.2564.116

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-1633?
CVE-2016-1633 has a high severity rating as it allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1633?
To fix CVE-2016-1633, users should update Google Chrome to version 49.0.2623.75 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-1633?
CVE-2016-1633 is a use-after-free vulnerability found in the Blink engine of Google Chrome.
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2016-1633?
CVE-2016-1633 affects Google Chrome versions before 49.0.2623.75.
Can CVE-2016-1633 lead to any other impact besides denial of service?
While primarily noted for causing denial of service, CVE-2016-1633 may also allow for other unspecified impacts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-1633?
CVE-2016-1633 has a high severity rating as it allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1633?
To fix CVE-2016-1633, users should update Google Chrome to version 49.0.2623.75 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-1633?
CVE-2016-1633 is a use-after-free vulnerability found in the Blink engine of Google Chrome.
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2016-1633?
CVE-2016-1633 affects Google Chrome versions before 49.0.2623.75.
Can CVE-2016-1633 lead to any other impact besides denial of service?
While primarily noted for causing denial of service, CVE-2016-1633 may also allow for other unspecified impacts.