CVE-2016-1666: Critical severity red hat enterprise linux desktop vulnerability
Published Apr 28, 2016
·Updated
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Google Chrome before 50.0.2661.94 allow attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have other impact via unknown vectors.
Affected Software
6 affected components
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop Supplementary=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Supplementary=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Supplementary Eus=6.7z
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation Supplementary=6.0
openSUSE openSUSE=13.1
Google Chrome<=50.0.2661.87
Event History
Apr 28, 2016
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeakness
May 14, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-1666?
CVE-2016-1666 is classified as a high severity vulnerability that can lead to denial of service attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-1666?
To fix CVE-2016-1666, update Google Chrome to version 50.0.2661.94 or later.
3
What versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2016-1666?
CVE-2016-1666 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 50.0.2661.94.
4
Can CVE-2016-1666 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-1666 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to cause a denial of service.
5
What are the possible impacts of CVE-2016-1666?
The possible impacts of CVE-2016-1666 include denial of service and potentially other unspecified impacts.