CVE-2016-1647: Use After Free
First published: Tue Mar 29 2016(Updated: )
Use-after-free vulnerability in the RenderWidgetHostImpl::Destroy function in content/browser/renderer_host/render_widget_host_impl.cc in the Navigation implementation in Google Chrome before 49.0.2623.108 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 | <=49.0.2623.95 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =15.10 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =16.04 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =8.0 | |
| openSUSE | =13.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2016/03/stable-channel-update_24.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-04/msg00000.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-04/msg00001.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-04/msg00039.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0525.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3531
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035423
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2955-1
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=590284
- https://codereview.chromium.org/1747183002/
- https://codereview.chromium.org/1811783002/
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201605-02
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-1647?
CVE-2016-1647 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for denial of service and exploitation characteristics.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1647?
To fix CVE-2016-1647, it is recommended to update Google Chrome to version 49.0.2623.108 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-1647?
CVE-2016-1647 is a use-after-free vulnerability affecting specific versions of Google Chrome.
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2016-1647?
Google Chrome versions prior to 49.0.2623.108 are affected by CVE-2016-1647.
Can CVE-2016-1647 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-1647 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service through exploitation.
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