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HIGH · 7.5

CVE-2016-1684

numbers.c in libxslt before 1.1.29, as used in Google Chrome before 51.0.2704.63, mishandles the i format token for xsl:number data, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (integer...

Vulnerability Description

numbers.c in libxslt before 1.1.29, as used in Google Chrome before 51.0.2704.63, mishandles the i format token for xsl:number data, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (integer overflow or resource consumption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted document.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
GoogleChrome<= 50.0.2661.102
XmlsoftLibxslt<= 1.1.28

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-1684?

CVE-2016-1684 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). numbers.c in libxslt before 1.1.29, as used in Google Chrome before 51.0.2704.63, mishandles the i format token for xsl:number data, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (integer...

How severe is CVE-2016-1684?

CVE-2016-1684 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-1684?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome, Xmlsoft Libxslt.