CVE-2016-1695

CVE-2016-1695 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: 6.8
• EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Affected product: Google Chrome
• Published: 2016-06-05
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Google Chrome before 51.0.2704.63 allow attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have other impact via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1695?

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Google Chrome before 51.0.2704.63 allow attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have other impact via unknown vectors.

How severe is CVE-2016-1695?

CVE-2016-1695 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-2016-1695 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-1695?

CVE-2016-1695 primarily affects Google Chrome. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1695?

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-2016-1695 published?

CVE-2016-1695 was published on 2016-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2016/05/stable-channel-update_25.html
• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00062.html
• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00063.html
• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00005.html
• http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3590
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90876
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035981
• http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2992-1
• https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1190
• https://crbug.com/582698
• https://crbug.com/582714
• https://crbug.com/585658
• https://crbug.com/587897
• https://crbug.com/588178
• https://crbug.com/588548
• https://crbug.com/595262
• https://crbug.com/599081
• https://crbug.com/599627
• https://crbug.com/602046
• https://crbug.com/602185
• https://crbug.com/605474
• https://crbug.com/607483
• https://crbug.com/609134
• https://crbug.com/610646
• https://crbug.com/611887
• https://crbug.com/612132
• https://crbug.com/612364
• https://crbug.com/612613
• https://crbug.com/614767
• https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201607-07

Affected products (11)

• cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:15.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:16.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:leap:42.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:13.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise:12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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