CVE-2016-1653: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Apr 18 2016(Updated: )
The LoadBuffer implementation in Google V8, as used in Google Chrome before 50.0.2661.75, mishandles data types, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted JavaScript code that triggers an out-of-bounds write operation, related to compiler/pipeline.cc and compiler/simplified-lowering.cc.
Credit: cve-coordination@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| SUSE Linux | =42.1 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server | =12.0 | |
| Ubuntu | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =15.10 | |
| Ubuntu | =16.04 | |
| Google Chrome | <=49.0.2623.112 |
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Reference Links
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2016/04/stable-channel-update_13.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-04/msg00040.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-04/msg00041.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-04/msg00049.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-04/msg00050.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0638.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3549
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2955-1
- https://codereview.chromium.org/1740123002
- https://crbug.com/589792
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201605-02
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-1653?
CVE-2016-1653 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1653?
To fix CVE-2016-1653, update Google Chrome to version 50.0.2661.75 or later.
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2016-1653?
CVE-2016-1653 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 50.0.2661.75.
Is CVE-2016-1653 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-1653 can be exploited remotely via malicious JavaScript code.
What impact does CVE-2016-1653 have on my system?
CVE-2016-1653 can lead to a denial of service or potentially other unspecified impacts on affected systems.
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