Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-2051

First published: Mon Jan 25 2016(Updated: )

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Google V8 before 4.8.271.17, as used in Google Chrome before 48.0.2564.82, allow attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have other impact via unknown vectors.

Credit: cve-coordination@google.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Google Chrome (Trace Event)<=47.0.2526.111
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop=6.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Supplementary=6.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Supplementary EUS=6.7.z
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Supplementary=6.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-2051?

    CVE-2016-2051 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-2051?

    To fix CVE-2016-2051, upgrade your version of Google Chrome to 48.0.2564.82 or later, or apply the latest updates from Red Hat for affected systems.

  • Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2016-2051?

    CVE-2016-2051 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 48.0.2564.82.

  • What types of systems are affected by CVE-2016-2051?

    CVE-2016-2051 affects multiple versions of Google Chrome and several versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux including the desktop and server supplementary packages.

  • Can CVE-2016-2051 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2016-2051 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to potentially cause a denial of service.

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