CVE-2016-1627
First published: Sun Feb 14 2016(Updated: )
The Developer Tools (aka DevTools) subsystem in Google Chrome before 48.0.2564.109 does not validate URL schemes and ensure that the remoteBase parameter is associated with a chrome-devtools-frontend.appspot.com URL, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a crafted URL, related to browser/devtools/devtools_ui_bindings.cc and WebKit/Source/devtools/front_end/Runtime.js.
Credit: cve-coordination@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| openSUSE | =13.1 | |
| Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| Google Chrome | <=48.0.2564.103 |
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Reference Links
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2016/02/stable-channel-update_9.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-02/msg00104.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-02/msg00119.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0241.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3486
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/83125
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035183
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=571121
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=585517
- https://codereview.chromium.org/1586903002
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201603-09
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-1627?
CVE-2016-1627 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for bypassing access restrictions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1627?
To fix CVE-2016-1627, upgrade to Google Chrome version 48.0.2564.109 or later.
What does CVE-2016-1627 exploit in Google Chrome?
CVE-2016-1627 exploits the lack of validation in the Developer Tools subsystem related to URL schemes.
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2016-1627?
CVE-2016-1627 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 48.0.2564.109.
Is CVE-2016-1627 present in any Linux distributions?
Yes, CVE-2016-1627 is present in certain versions of openSUSE 13.1 and Debian 8.0.
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