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CVE-2016-1688

UnknownEPSS 2.10%

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CVE-2016-1688 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The regexp (aka regular expression) implementation in Google V8 before 5.0.71.40, as used in Google Chrome before 51.0.2704.63, mishandles external string sizes, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via crafted JavaScript code.. EPSS estimates a 2.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The regexp (aka regular expression) implementation in Google V8 before 5.0.71.40, as used in Google Chrome before 51.0.2704.63, mishandles external string sizes, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via crafted JavaScript code.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.10%

79.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
CanonicalUbuntu Linux14.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux15.10
CanonicalUbuntu Linux16.04
DebianDebian Linux8.0
OpensuseLeap42.1
OpensuseOpensuse13.2
RedhatEnterprise Linux Desktop6.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server6.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Workstation6.0
SuseLinux Enterprise12.0
GoogleChrome<= 50.0.2661.102
GoogleV8<= 5.0.71

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1688?
The regexp (aka regular expression) implementation in Google V8 before 5.0.71.40, as used in Google Chrome before 51.0.2704.63, mishandles external string sizes, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via crafted JavaScript code.
How severe is CVE-2016-1688?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1688 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1688?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST