CVE-2016-3679: Critical severity google v8 vulnerability

Published Mar 29, 2016
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Updated

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Google V8 before 4.9.385.33, as used in Google Chrome before 49.0.2623.108, allow attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have other impact via unknown vectors.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Google V8<=4.9.385
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=15.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
openSUSE openSUSE=13.1
Google Chrome<=49.0.2623.95

Event History

Mar 29, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-3679?

CVE-2016-3679 has a security impact that can lead to denial of service or other unspecified effects.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-3679?

To fix CVE-2016-3679, upgrade to the latest version of Google V8 or Google Chrome that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-3679?

CVE-2016-3679 affects Google V8 versions before 4.9.385.33 and Google Chrome versions up to 49.0.2623.95.

4

Can CVE-2016-3679 cause data loss?

While CVE-2016-3679 primarily leads to denial of service, it potentially could allow for other impacts that may involve data loss.

5

Who is affected by CVE-2016-3679?

Users of Google Chrome before version 49.0.2623.108 and systems running vulnerable versions of Google V8 are affected by CVE-2016-3679.

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