7.5
CWE
284
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-1656

First published: Mon Apr 18 2016(Updated: )

The download implementation in Google Chrome before 50.0.2661.75 on Android allows remote attackers to bypass intended pathname restrictions via unspecified vectors.

Credit: cve-coordination@google.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Google Chrome (Trace Event)<=49.0.2623.112
Android
SUSE Linux=42.1
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server=12.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-1656?

    CVE-2016-1656 has a high severity rating as it allows remote attackers to bypass pathname restrictions in Google Chrome.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-1656?

    To fix CVE-2016-1656, update Google Chrome to version 50.0.2661.75 or later.

  • Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2016-1656?

    CVE-2016-1656 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 50.0.2661.75.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-1656?

    CVE-2016-1656 is a vulnerability that involves improper download implementations allowing pathname restrictions to be bypassed.

  • Is CVE-2016-1656 specific to any operating system?

    While CVE-2016-1656 is notably present in Google Chrome on Android, it primarily impacts browser functionality rather than the operating system itself.

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