Vulnerability Description
The LoadIC::UpdateCaches function in ic/ic.cc in Google V8, as used in Google Chrome before 48.0.2564.82, does not ensure receiver compatibility before performing a cast of an unspecified variable, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unknown other impact via crafted JavaScript code.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | <= 47.0.2526.106 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2016/01/stable-channel-update_20.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-01/msg00035.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-01/msg00036.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-01/msg00046.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0072.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3456
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/81431
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034801
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2877-1
- https://chromium.googlesource.com/v8/v8/+/cfbd16172fa165cc33ce0e2e72f74e5561168a
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=497632
- https://codereview.chromium.org/1531583005
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201603-09
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2016/01/stable-channel-update_20.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-01/msg00035.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-1612?
CVE-2016-1612 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.6 (HIGH). The LoadIC::UpdateCaches function in ic/ic.cc in Google V8, as used in Google Chrome before 48.0.2564.82, does not ensure receiver compatibility before performing a cast of an unspecified variable, wh...
How severe is CVE-2016-1612?
CVE-2016-1612 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-1612?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome.