CVE-2016-1632

Name: CVE-2016-1632
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-03-06T02:59:03.387+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-1632 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Extensions subsystem in Google Chrome before 49.0.2623.75 does not properly maintain own properties, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via crafted JavaScript code that triggers an incorrect cast, related to extensions/renderer/v8_helpers.h and gin/converter.h.. EPSS estimates a 1.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Extensions subsystem in Google Chrome before 49.0.2623.75 does not properly maintain own properties, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via crafted JavaScript code that triggers an incorrect cast, related to extensions/renderer/v8_helpers.h and gin/converter.h.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.35%

67.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	<= 48.0.2564.116

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 6, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1632?

How severe is CVE-2016-1632?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1632 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1632?

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Source: NVD / NIST