CVE-2016-3679
First published: Tue Mar 29 2016(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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google V8 | <=4.9.385 | |
| Ubuntu | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =15.10 | |
| Ubuntu | =16.04 | |
| SUSE Linux | =13.1 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | <=49.0.2623.95 |
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Reference Links
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2016/03/stable-channel-update_24.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-04/msg00000.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-04/msg00001.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-04/msg00039.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0525.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035423
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2955-1
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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