CVE-2016-1685: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-1685: core/fxge/ge/fx_ge_text.cpp in PDFium, as used in Google Chrome before 51.0.2704.63, miscalculates certain...

core/fxge/ge/fx_ge_text.cpp in PDFium, as used in Google Chrome before 51.0.2704.63, miscalculates certain index values, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted PDF document.

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

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-1685 is a legacy PDF parsing flaw in PDFium used by Google Chrome before 51.0.2704.63. A malicious PDF could crash the affected browser or component by triggering an out-of-bounds read. The provided sources support denial of service, not data theft or code execution. Exposure is most likely in obsolete Chrome or Chromium/PDFium packages from 2016-era systems. The bundle cites Linux distribution advisories, so managed Linux desktops or servers with packaged Chromium should be checked. Other PDFium-consuming products are not confirmed by the provided sources. Prioritize remediation where obsolete browsers still handle untrusted PDFs. For current fleets, urgency is lower because this is an old denial-of-service issue with no KEV signal in the provided evidence. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Chrome to 51.0.2704.63 or later.; Apply relevant Debian, openSUSE, Red Hat, or Gentoo security updates.; Remove unsupported legacy Chrome or Chromium builds from managed assets..

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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https://crbug.com/601362CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
RHSA-2016:1190CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
https://codereview.chromium.org/1875673004CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
GLSA-201607-07CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO

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