CVE-2016-1689: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-1689: Heap-based buffer overflow in content/renderer/media/canvas_capture_handler.cc in Google Chrome before 51.0...

Heap-based buffer overflow in content/renderer/media/canvas_capture_handler.cc in Google Chrome before 51.0.2704.63 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted web site.

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

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-1689 is a Google Chrome memory-safety flaw fixed before version 51.0.2704.63. A malicious website could crash the browser and might have caused other unspecified impact. The business risk is mainly legacy browser exposure, unmanaged endpoints, or outdated Linux Chromium packages. Exposure is most likely on systems still running Google Chrome or Chromium versions earlier than 51.0.2704.63, including old Linux distribution packages. Fully updated modern Chrome/Chromium deployments are unlikely to remain exposed based on the provided sources. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item with high technical risk if found. It is old and patched, but browser memory corruption reachable through a website can matter on unmanaged or forgotten systems. Mitigation focus: Update Chrome or Chromium to 51.0.2704.63 or a supported later version.; Apply relevant vendor package updates from Debian, Ubuntu, openSUSE, Red Hat, or Gentoo.; Remove unsupported Chrome or Chromium builds from managed endpoints..

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://codereview.chromium.org/1918073003CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://crbug.com/606185CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
RHSA-2016:1190CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
GLSA-201607-07CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO

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