CVE-2016-1643

Name: CVE-2016-1643
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-03-13T22:59:02.983+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.75%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-1643 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The ImageInputType::ensurePrimaryContent function in WebKit/Source/core/html/forms/ImageInputType.cpp in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 49.0.2623.87, does not properly maintain the user agent shadow DOM, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors that leverage "type confusion.". EPSS estimates a 2.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ImageInputType::ensurePrimaryContent function in WebKit/Source/core/html/forms/ImageInputType.cpp in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 49.0.2623.87, does not properly maintain the user agent shadow DOM, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors that leverage "type confusion."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.75%

84.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-361

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	<= 49.0.2623.75

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 13, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1643?

How severe is CVE-2016-1643?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1643 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1643?

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Source: NVD / NIST