CVE-2016-1659: Critical severity debian linux vulnerability
Published Apr 18, 2016
·Updated
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Google Chrome before 50.0.2661.75 allow attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have other impact via unknown vectors.
Affected Software
7 affected components
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
openSUSE Leap=42.1
SUSE Linux Enterprise=12.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=15.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Google Chrome<=49.0.2623.112
Event History
Apr 18, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-1659?
CVE-2016-1659 has a medium severity rating due to potential denial of service and other impacts.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-1659?
To fix CVE-2016-1659, upgrade Google Chrome to version 50.0.2661.75 or later.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-1659?
CVE-2016-1659 affects multiple versions of Google Chrome prior to 50.0.2661.75 as well as various Linux distributions including Debian, openSUSE, and Ubuntu.
4
Can CVE-2016-1659 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-1659 can potentially be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to cause denial of service.
5
Will updating Google Chrome resolve CVE-2016-1659?
Yes, updating Google Chrome to the latest version will resolve the vulnerabilities associated with CVE-2016-1659.