CVE-2016-1657: Medium severity debian linux vulnerability
Published Apr 18, 2016
·Updated
The WebContentsImpl::FocusLocationBarByDefault function in content/browser/webcontents/webcontentsimpl.cc in Google Chrome before 50.0.2661.75 mishandles focus for certain about:blank pages, which allows remote attackers to spoof the address bar via a crafted URL.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Novell Suse Package Hub For Suse Linux Enterprise=12
openSUSE Leap=42.1
Google Chrome<=49.0.2623.112
Event History
Apr 18, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-1657?
CVE-2016-1657 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for an address bar spoofing attack.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-1657?
To fix CVE-2016-1657, update Google Chrome to version 50.0.2661.75 or later.
3
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2016-1657?
CVE-2016-1657 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 50.0.2661.75.
4
Can other operating systems be affected by CVE-2016-1657?
Yes, CVE-2016-1657 can affect Debian Linux 8.0, SUSE Linux Enterprise 12, and openSUSE Leap 42.1.
5
What type of attack does CVE-2016-1657 facilitate?
CVE-2016-1657 facilitates a spoofing attack on the address bar through crafted URLs on certain about:blank pages.