CVE-2016-1704: High severity google chrome vulnerability
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Google Chrome before 51.0.2704.103 allow attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have other impact via unknown vectors.
Other sources
Various fixes from internal audits, fuzzing and other initiatives.
Upstream bug(s):
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=620742
External References:
https://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2016/06/stable-channel-update16.html
— Red Hat
Affected Software
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-1704?
CVE-2016-1704 is classified with a high severity level due to the potential for denial of service attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1704?
To fix CVE-2016-1704, users should update Google Chrome to version 51.0.2704.103 or later.
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2016-1704?
CVE-2016-1704 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 51.0.2704.103.
What types of impacts does CVE-2016-1704 allow for attackers?
CVE-2016-1704 allows attackers to cause a denial of service or potentially exploit other unspecified vulnerabilities.
Is there a way to mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2016-1704?
The primary mitigation for CVE-2016-1704 is to ensure that Google Chrome is kept updated to the latest version available.