Description
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.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 8 | chromium-browser | 49.0.2623.75-1~deb8u1 | DSA-3507-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | chromium-browser | 49.0.2623.87-0ubuntu0.14.04.1.1112 | — |
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | oxide-qt | 1.13.6-0ubuntu0.14.04.1 | USN-2920-1 |
Red Hat
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHEL 6 | chromium-browser | 49.0.2623.75-1.el6 | RHSA-2016:0359 |
Advisories 3
- RHSA-2016:0359 Red Hat Security Advisory: chromium-browser security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 29, 2026
- USN-2920-1 oxide-qt vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Apr 22, 2026
- DSA-3507-1 chromium-browser - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026