CVE-2016-1665: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-1665: The JSGenericLowering class in compiler/js-generic-lowering.cc in Google V8, as used in Google Chrome befor...

The JSGenericLowering class in compiler/js-generic-lowering.cc in Google V8, as used in Google Chrome before 50.0.2661.94, mishandles comparison operators, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via crafted JavaScript code.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 5, 2024, 23:02 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This was a Chrome/V8 browser engine flaw that could let a malicious webpage use crafted JavaScript to expose sensitive information. The clearest affected population is Chrome before 50.0.2661.94 and related Chromium packages covered by vendor advisories. No active exploitation is shown in the provided sources. Systems running Chrome or Chromium before 50.0.2661.94 are the clearest exposure. Distribution advisories indicate packaged Chromium updates were needed. The bundle does not identify Node.js, server-side V8, or other embedders as affected. Address through normal browser patch management unless legacy browsers remain in use. Urgency rises where users browse untrusted sites with outdated Chrome or Chromium. There is no provided evidence of active exploitation, but browser information disclosure bugs can support broader compromise chains. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Chrome or Chromium to 50.0.2661.94 or later.; Apply relevant Debian, Ubuntu, openSUSE, Red Hat, or Gentoo browser security updates.; Prioritize managed endpoints with outdated browser versions..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 14:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 14, 2016, 21:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://crbug.com/606181CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://codereview.chromium.org/1925463003CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
GLSA-201605-02CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO

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