CVE-2016-1708

chromium-browser: use-after-free in extensions

Published Jul 23, 2016 CVSS 3.0 · 8.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The Chrome Web Store inline-installation implementation in the Extensions subsystem in Google Chrome before 52.0.2743.82 does not properly consider object lifetimes during progress observation, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted web site.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3637-1 chromium-browser security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-2803 The Chrome Web Store inline-installation implementation in the Extensions subsystem in Google Chrome before 52.0.2743.82 does not properly consider object lifetimes during progress observation, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted web site.
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Chrome
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 11:02 PM
Reserved
Jan 12, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jul 23, 2016, 7:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:42 AM
Severity
Important
Public date
Jul 20, 2016, 12:00 AM