CVE-2016-1677

Name: CVE-2016-1677
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-06-05T23:59:05.927+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-1677 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. uri.js in Google V8 before 5.1.281.26, as used in Google Chrome before 51.0.2704.63, uses an incorrect array type, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by calling the decodeURI function and leveraging "type confusion.". EPSS estimates a 3.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

uri.js in Google V8 before 5.1.281.26, as used in Google Chrome before 51.0.2704.63, uses an incorrect array type, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by calling the decodeURI function and leveraging "type confusion."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.09%

86.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	<= 50.0.2661.102
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	14.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	15.10
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	16.04
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0
Opensuse	Leap	42.1
Opensuse	Opensuse	13.2
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	6.0
Suse	Linux Enterprise	12.0
Google	V8	<= 5.1.281

References

Timeline

Published: Jun 5, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1677?

How severe is CVE-2016-1677?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1677 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1677?

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Source: NVD / NIST