CVE-2016-2844: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-2844: WebKit/Source/core/layout/LayoutBlock.cpp in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 49.0.2623.75, does not...

WebKit/Source/core/layout/LayoutBlock.cpp in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 49.0.2623.75, does not properly determine when anonymous block wrappers may exist, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (incorrect cast and assertion failure) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted JavaScript code.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 5, 2024, 23:32 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This is an old Chrome/Blink browser flaw where malicious JavaScript could crash the browser or trigger an internal assertion failure. The sources name Google Chrome before 49.0.2623.75. Evidence for impact beyond denial of service is vague, so urgency depends mainly on whether obsolete Chrome builds remain in use. Exposure is most likely on systems still running Google Chrome before 49.0.2623.75, or OS-packaged Chromium builds that missed the vendor update. Modern managed browser fleets should have little exposure unless legacy images, kiosks, embedded desktops, or unmanaged endpoints retain old builds. Treat this as a legacy hygiene issue, not an emergency, unless old Chrome or Chromium versions are still deployed. The main documented business risk is browser crash or disruption from malicious web content, with incomplete evidence for more severe impact. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Google Chrome to 49.0.2623.75 or later where applicable.; Apply OS vendor Chromium browser updates for managed Linux endpoints.; Remove or isolate legacy browser builds that cannot be updated..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 21:06 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Mar 6, 2016, 02:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://bugs.chromium.org/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=546849CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=591402CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://codereview.chromium.org/1423573002CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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