CVE-2016-1678: objects.cc in Google V8 before 5.0.71.32, as used in Google Chrome before 51.0.2704.63, does not properly r...

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CVE-2016-1678 is a memory safety flaw in Google V8, the JavaScript engine used by Chrome. A malicious web page could trigger a heap-based buffer overflow, causing a browser crash or potentially other unspecified impact. The provided sources identify fixed Chrome and V8 versions but do not prove active exploitation. Exposure is most likely on endpoints or servers running Chrome before 51.0.2704.63, Chromium-derived packages from affected Linux distributions, or products embedding V8 before 5.0.71.32. Modern managed browsers should generally be out of scope if updates are enforced. Prioritize remediation for legacy browsers and embedded V8 products still in use. This is an old vulnerability, but browser-engine memory safety bugs can create meaningful business risk when outdated clients browse untrusted content. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Chrome to 51.0.2704.63 or later.; Update V8 or Chromium packages using relevant vendor advisories.; Verify Linux distribution security updates were applied where Chromium is packaged..

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

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