CVE-2016-1629
First published: Sun Feb 21 2016(Updated: )
Google Chrome before 48.0.2564.116 allows remote attackers to bypass the Blink Same Origin Policy and a sandbox protection mechanism via unspecified vectors.
Credit: cve-coordination@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | <=48.0.2564.109 | |
| SUSE Package Hub for SUSE Linux Enterprise | =12 | |
| SUSE Linux | =42.1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =13.1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =13.2 | |
| Debian | =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2016/02/stable-channel-update_18.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-02/msg00045.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-02/msg00047.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-02/msg00048.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0286.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3486
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/83302
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035184
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2905-1
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=583431
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201603-09
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-1629?
CVE-2016-1629 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to bypass security protections.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1629?
To fix CVE-2016-1629, upgrade Google Chrome to version 48.0.2564.116 or later.
What type of attacks can CVE-2016-1629 enable?
CVE-2016-1629 can enable remote attackers to bypass the Blink Same Origin Policy and sandbox protections.
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2016-1629?
Google Chrome versions prior to 48.0.2564.116 are affected by CVE-2016-1629.
Are any other software products affected by CVE-2016-1629?
CVE-2016-1629 also affects certain versions of SUSE Package Hub for SUSE Linux Enterprise and openSUSE.
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