CVE-2016-1644
CVE-2016-1644 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 9.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Google Chrome
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
WebKit/Source/core/layout/LayoutObject.cpp in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 49.0.2623.87, does not properly restrict relayout scheduling, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted HTML document.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-1644?
- WebKit/Source/core/layout/LayoutObject.cpp in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 49.0.2623.87, does not properly restrict relayout scheduling, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted HTML document.
- How severe is CVE-2016-1644?
- CVE-2016-1644 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2016-1644 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-1644?
- CVE-2016-1644 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-1644?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2016-1644 published?
- CVE-2016-1644 was published on 2016-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2016/03/stable-channel-update_8.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00066.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00067.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00073.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3513
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/84224
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035259
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2920-1
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=590620
- https://codereview.chromium.org/1755543002
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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