CVE-2016-1701

UnknownEPSS 0.95%

Last modified

CVE-2016-1701 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Autofill implementation in Google Chrome before 51.0.2704.79 mishandles the interaction between field updates and JavaScript code that triggers a frame deletion, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted web site, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-1690.. EPSS estimates a 0.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Autofill implementation in Google Chrome before 51.0.2704.79 mishandles the interaction between field updates and JavaScript code that triggers a frame deletion, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted web site, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-1690.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.95%

56.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GoogleChrome<= 51.0.2704.63
DebianDebian Linux8.0
OpensuseLeap42.1
OpensuseOpensuse13.2
RedhatEnterprise Linux Desktop6.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server6.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Workstation6.0
SuseLinux Enterprise12.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1701?
The Autofill implementation in Google Chrome before 51.0.2704.79 mishandles the interaction between field updates and JavaScript code that triggers a frame deletion, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted web site, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-1690.
How severe is CVE-2016-1701?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1701 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1701?
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