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CVE-2016-1612

UnknownEPSS 1.13%

Last modified

CVE-2016-1612 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The LoadIC::UpdateCaches function in ic/ic.cc in Google V8, as used in Google Chrome before 48.0.2564.82, does not ensure receiver compatibility before performing a cast of an unspecified variable, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unknown other impact via crafted JavaScript code.. EPSS estimates a 1.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The LoadIC::UpdateCaches function in ic/ic.cc in Google V8, as used in Google Chrome before 48.0.2564.82, does not ensure receiver compatibility before performing a cast of an unspecified variable, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unknown other impact via crafted JavaScript code.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.13%

62.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GoogleChrome<= 47.0.2526.106

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1612?
The LoadIC::UpdateCaches function in ic/ic.cc in Google V8, as used in Google Chrome before 48.0.2564.82, does not ensure receiver compatibility before performing a cast of an unspecified variable, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unknown other impact via crafted JavaScript code.
How severe is CVE-2016-1612?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1612 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1612?
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Source: NVD / NIST