CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-1700

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

In Google Chrome before version 51.0.2704.79, there is a vulnerability in runtime_custom_bindings.cc that does not consider side effects during the creation of an array of extension views. This can lead to denial of service (use-after-free) or other unspecified impacts related to extensions.

Risk Assessment

Remote attackers may exploit this vulnerability to cause denial of service, which could affect the availability of applications and systems using the browser.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Google Chrome to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor the extensions in use to minimize risk.

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Original NVD description (English source)

extensions/renderer/runtime_custom_bindings.cc in Google Chrome before 51.0.2704.79 does not consider side effects during creation of an array of extension views, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free) or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors related to extensions.

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