CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-1663

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The SerializedScriptValue::transferArrayBuffers function in WebKit in Blink, used in Google Chrome before version 50.0.2661.94, mishandles certain array-buffer data structures. This can lead to denial of service (use-after-free) or other unspecified impacts via a crafted website.

Risk Assessment

Remote attackers may exploit this vulnerability to cause denial of service, potentially affecting application availability and user security.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Google Chrome to version 50.0.2661.94 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The SerializedScriptValue::transferArrayBuffers function in WebKit/Source/bindings/core/v8/SerializedScriptValue.cpp in the V8 bindings in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 50.0.2661.94, mishandles certain array-buffer data structures, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted web site.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS