CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-2844

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

In WebKit in Blink, used in Google Chrome before version 49.0.2623.75, there is an issue with improperly determining when anonymous block wrappers may exist. This could allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service or potentially have unspecified other impact via crafted JavaScript code.

Risk Assessment

The organization may be exposed to attacks leading to denial of service, which could affect the availability of web applications. Additionally, there is a risk of unspecified impacts that could affect data security.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Google Chrome to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability. Also, monitor web applications for suspicious JavaScript-related activities.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

WebKit/Source/core/layout/LayoutBlock.cpp in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 49.0.2623.75, does not properly determine when anonymous block wrappers may exist, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (incorrect cast and assertion failure) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted JavaScript code.

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