CVE-2016-1685: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu May 26 2016(Updated: )
core/fxge/ge/fx_ge_text.cpp in PDFium, as used in Google Chrome before 51.0.2704.63, miscalculates certain index values, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted PDF document.
Credit: cve-coordination@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/Chrome | <51.0.2704.63 | 51.0.2704.63 |
| Google Chrome | <=50.0.2661.102 | |
| Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| SUSE Linux | =42.1 | |
| openSUSE | =13.2 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation | =6.0 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server | =12.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2016/05/stable-channel-update_25.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00062.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00063.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00005.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3590
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90876
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035981
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1190
- https://codereview.chromium.org/1875673004
- https://crbug.com/601362
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201607-07
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=601362
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1340018
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-1685?
CVE-2016-1685 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1685?
To fix CVE-2016-1685, upgrade to Google Chrome version 51.0.2704.63 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2016-1685?
CVE-2016-1685 affects Google Chrome versions before 51.0.2704.63 and various Linux distributions using outdated versions.
Can CVE-2016-1685 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-1685 can be exploited remotely via crafted PDF documents.
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2016-1685?
The potential consequences of CVE-2016-1685 include application instability and denial of service on vulnerable systems.
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