CVE-2016-1688: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-1688: The regexp (aka regular expression) implementation in Google V8 before 5.0.71.40, as used in Google Chrome...

The regexp (aka regular expression) implementation in Google V8 before 5.0.71.40, as used in Google Chrome before 51.0.2704.63, mishandles external string sizes, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via crafted JavaScript code.

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

Security readout for executives and security teams

A malicious webpage could make an affected Chrome or V8-based browser crash by using specially crafted JavaScript. The public CVE describes denial of service from an out-of-bounds read, not data theft or code execution. Exposure is most likely in legacy Chrome before 51.0.2704.63, Chromium distribution packages from 2016, or applications embedding V8 before 5.0.71.40. Treat as a legacy browser stability risk. Prioritize remediation where old browser packages or embedded V8 runtimes remain in business workflows. Mitigation focus: Update Chrome to 51.0.2704.63 or later.; Update embedded V8 to 5.0.71.40 or later.; Apply relevant distribution advisories for Chromium or browser packages..

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

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

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/604897CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
RHSA-2016:1190CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
https://codereview.chromium.org/1927003003CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
GLSA-201607-07CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO

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