Vulnerability Description
WebKit/Source/core/layout/LayoutObject.cpp in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 49.0.2623.87, does not properly restrict relayout scheduling, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted HTML document.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | <= 49.0.2623.75 |
References
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2016/03/stable-channel-update_8.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00066.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00067.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00073.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3513
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/84224
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035259
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2920-1
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=590620
- https://codereview.chromium.org/1755543002
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2016/03/stable-channel-update_8.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00066.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00067.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00073.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3513
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-1644?
CVE-2016-1644 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). WebKit/Source/core/layout/LayoutObject.cpp in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 49.0.2623.87, does not properly restrict relayout scheduling, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of se...
How severe is CVE-2016-1644?
CVE-2016-1644 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-1644?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome.