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CVE-2016-2844

UnknownEPSS 2.12%

Last modified

CVE-2016-2844 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. WebKit/Source/core/layout/LayoutBlock.cpp in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 49.0.2623.75, does not properly determine when anonymous block wrappers may exist, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (incorrect cast and assertion failure) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted JavaScript code.. EPSS estimates a 2.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

WebKit/Source/core/layout/LayoutBlock.cpp in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 49.0.2623.75, does not properly determine when anonymous block wrappers may exist, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (incorrect cast and assertion failure) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted JavaScript code.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.12%

79.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GoogleChrome<= 48.0.2564.116

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-2844?
WebKit/Source/core/layout/LayoutBlock.cpp in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 49.0.2623.75, does not properly determine when anonymous block wrappers may exist, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (incorrect cast and assertion failure) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted JavaScript code.
How severe is CVE-2016-2844?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-2844 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2844?
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Source: NVD / NIST