8.3
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-1661: Input Validation

First published: Sat May 14 2016(Updated: )

Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 50.0.2661.94, does not ensure that frames satisfy a check for the same renderer process in addition to a Same Origin Policy check, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted web site, related to BindingSecurity.cpp and DOMWindow.cpp.

Credit: cve-coordination@google.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop=6.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Supplementary=6.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Supplementary EUS=6.7z
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Supplementary=6.0
Google Chrome (Trace Event)<=50.0.2661.87
SUSE Linux=13.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-1661?

    CVE-2016-1661 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service and memory corruption.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-1661?

    To remediate CVE-2016-1661, update Google Chrome to version 50.0.2661.94 or later.

  • What are the affected software versions for CVE-2016-1661?

    CVE-2016-1661 affects Google Chrome versions up to 50.0.2661.87 and specific versions of Red Hat and openSUSE.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2016-1661?

    The potential impacts of CVE-2016-1661 include memory corruption and resulting denial of service attacks.

  • Is CVE-2016-1661 still a concern for users of older systems?

    Yes, users of older systems running affected versions of Google Chrome or specific Red Hat and openSUSE distributions should address CVE-2016-1661.

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