#VU10733 Buffer overflow in Google Chrome - CVE-2016-1669

Vulnerability identifier: #VU10733

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-1669

CWE-ID: CWE-120

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Google Chrome
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers

Vendor: Google

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.

The weakness exists due to buffer overflow in the zone.cc. A remote attacker can send specially crafted JavaScript code, trigger buffer overflow and cause the application to crash.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Mitigation
Update to version 50.0.2661.102 (Google V8 5.0.71.47).

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: 50.0.2661.87

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External links
https://bugs.chromium.org/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=606115

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.