CVE-2016-1662: Use After Free
First published: Sat May 14 2016(Updated: )
extensions/renderer/gc_callback.cc in Google Chrome before 50.0.2661.94 does not prevent fallback execution once the Garbage Collection callback has started, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free) or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors.
Credit: cve-coordination@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | <=50.0.2661.87 | |
| 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 | |
| SUSE Linux | =13.1 |
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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
- https://codereview.chromium.org/1887423002
- https://crbug.com/603732
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201605-02
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-1662?
CVE-2016-1662 is classified as a high severity vulnerability that can lead to denial of service due to a use-after-free condition.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1662?
To fix CVE-2016-1662, update Google Chrome to version 50.0.2661.94 or later.
What potential impact does CVE-2016-1662 have?
CVE-2016-1662 may allow remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability to cause denial of service or potentially other unspecified impacts.
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2016-1662?
CVE-2016-1662 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 50.0.2661.94.
Are there any affected operating systems related to CVE-2016-1662?
CVE-2016-1662 also affects certain versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux and openSUSE.
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