CVE-2016-1646VulnerabilityPublished 06/08/2022Updated 10/24/2026

CVE-2016-1646: Google Chromium V8 Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability

Affects Google Chromium V8Source CISA KEV

Severity

High

No CVSS score published yet

Exploitation: Actively exploited – in CISA KEV since 06/08/2022
KEV deadline: 06/22/2022
EPSS: 48.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 98% of CVEs

What to do

CISA required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-1646 (opens in a new tab)

Description

CVE-2016-1646 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the Google Chromium V8 JavaScript engine. It allows remote attackers to cause denial of service or potentially other unspecified impacts by supplying crafted JavaScript code. This vulnerability affects multiple web browsers that use the Chromium engine, including Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera. Exploits for this vulnerability have been observed in the wild. No explicit patch information is provided in the input data.

Summary

The Google Chromium V8 engine contains an out-of-bounds read vulnerability (CWE-119) that can be triggered by crafted JavaScript code. This flaw may lead to denial of service or other unspecified impacts. Multiple Chromium-based browsers are potentially affected. The vulnerability has been exploited in the wild, indicating active threat. No specific affected versions or patch details are provided in the available data.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability can result in denial of service conditions or other unspecified impacts on affected browsers. Since the vulnerability is in the widely used Chromium V8 engine, multiple browsers including Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera are at risk. Known exploits in the wild increase the urgency of addressing this issue.

Mitigation

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Users and administrators should monitor official Google Chromium security advisories for updates and apply patches promptly once available.

Weaknesses

CWE-119Buffer Errors (Memory Bounds) (opens in a new tab)

What to do

Description

AnalysisAI-generated, updated 10/24/2026, 12:04:17 UTC

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