CVE-2016-1660: Information leak in V8. Credit to HyungSeok Han.
First published: Thu Apr 28 2016(Updated: )
Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 50.0.2661.94, mishandles assertions in the WTF::BitArray and WTF::double_conversion::Vector classes, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted web site.
Credit: cve-coordination@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SUSE Linux | =13.1 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Supplementary | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Supplementary EUS | =6.7z | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Supplementary | =6.0 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | <=50.0.2661.87 |
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Reference Links
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2016/04/stable-channel-update_28.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00002.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00003.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00004.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00048.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0707.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3564
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/89106
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2960-1
- https://codereview.chromium.org/1672603002
- https://codereview.chromium.org/1677363002
- https://crbug.com/574802
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201605-02
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2016/04/stable-channel-update_28.html (Advisory)
Peer vulnerabilities
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-1660?
CVE-2016-1660 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1660?
To fix CVE-2016-1660, update Google Chrome to the latest version that exceeds 50.0.2661.94.
What software is affected by CVE-2016-1660?
CVE-2016-1660 affects multiple versions of Google Chrome and several Red Hat Enterprise Linux distributions.
What type of attack does CVE-2016-1660 facilitate?
CVE-2016-1660 facilitates remote attackers in executing denial of service attacks through crafted web content.
What specific components are involved in CVE-2016-1660 vulnerability?
CVE-2016-1660 involves mishandling assertions in the WTF::BitArray and WTF::double_conversion::Vector classes within the Blink rendering engine.
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