CVE-2016-1683: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-1683: numbers.c in libxslt before 1.1.29, as used in Google Chrome before 51.0.2704.63, mishandles namespace node...

numbers.c in libxslt before 1.1.29, as used in Google Chrome before 51.0.2704.63, mishandles namespace nodes, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds heap memory access) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted document.

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

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-1683 is a libxslt parsing bug that can crash affected software when it processes a crafted document. The record also says other impact is possible but unspecified. Business risk is mainly from legacy browsers, operating systems, or applications still using vulnerable libxslt versions. Exposure is most likely in legacy systems with libxslt before 1.1.29, old Chrome builds before 51.0.2704.63, or vendor OS packages not updated after 2016 security advisories. Treat as a legacy dependency remediation item. Prioritize internet-facing document-processing systems and unmanaged endpoints, but do not treat it as an emergency without evidence of active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Upgrade libxslt to 1.1.29 or a vendor-patched package.; Update Chrome to 51.0.2704.63 or later where applicable.; Apply relevant OS vendor security updates for Debian, Red Hat, openSUSE, Ubuntu, and Apple platforms..

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

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 5, 2016, 23:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1340016CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://git.gnome.org/browse/libxslt/commit/?id=d182d8f6ba3071503d96ce17395c9d55871f0242CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://support.apple.com/HT206901CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
RHSA-2016:1190CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
https://crbug.com/583156CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://support.apple.com/HT206905CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://support.apple.com/HT206903CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://support.apple.com/HT206902CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://support.apple.com/HT206904CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
GLSA-201607-07CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
https://support.apple.com/HT206899CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
FEDORA-2019-320d5295fcCVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA

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