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Out-of-bounds read in Google V8 Array.prototype.concat

IdentifiersCVE-2016-1646CWE-125· Out-of-bounds Read

CVE-2016-1646 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the Array.prototype.concat implementation in builtins.cc in Google V8, as shipped in Google Chrome before 49.0.2623.108. According to the provided description, the flaw arises because the implementation does not properly consider element data types during concat processing. A remote attacker can trigger the bug using crafted JavaScript code executed in the browser context, causing memory to be read outside intended bounds.

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Successful exploitation can cause a browser denial of service via out-of-bounds read. The provided source also notes the possibility of unspecified additional impact beyond crash/DoS, but does not provide sufficient technical detail to state code execution or information disclosure conclusively.

Mitigation

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Until patching is completed, reduce exposure by restricting execution of untrusted JavaScript content, using browser isolation or sandboxing controls, and limiting access to attacker-controlled websites and links. Because exploitation is delivered through crafted JavaScript in web content, standard browser hardening and rapid patch deployment are the primary mitigations.

Remediation

Patch, then assume compromise.

Upgrade Google Chrome to version 49.0.2623.108 or later, which contains the fix for CVE-2016-1646. More generally, update any affected Chromium/V8-based software to a version incorporating the patched V8 engine.
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CanonicalUbuntu Linuxapplication
DebianDebian Linuxoperating_system
GoogleChromeapplication
OpensuseLeapoperating_system
OpensuseOpensuseoperating_system
Red HatEnterprise Linux Desktopoperating_system
Red HatEnterprise Linux Eusoperating_system
Red HatEnterprise Linux Serveroperating_system
Red HatEnterprise Linux Workstationoperating_system
SusePackage Hubapplication

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