CVE-2016-1673
First published: Thu May 26 2016(Updated: )
Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 51.0.2704.63, allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via unspecified vectors.
Credit: cve-coordination@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/Chrome | <51.0.2704.63 | 51.0.2704.63 |
| Google Chrome | <=50.0.2661.102 | |
| Ubuntu | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =15.10 | |
| Ubuntu | =16.04 | |
| Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| SUSE Linux | =42.1 | |
| openSUSE | =13.2 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation | =6.0 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server | =12.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2016/05/stable-channel-update_25.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00062.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00063.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00005.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3590
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90876
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035981
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2992-1
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1190
- https://crbug.com/597532
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201607-07
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=597532
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1340006
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-1673?
CVE-2016-1673 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to bypass the Same Origin Policy.
How can I fix CVE-2016-1673?
To fix CVE-2016-1673, upgrade Google Chrome to version 51.0.2704.63 or later.
Which software is affected by CVE-2016-1673?
CVE-2016-1673 affects versions of Google Chrome prior to 51.0.2704.63.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-1673?
CVE-2016-1673 is a cross-origin bypass vulnerability within the Blink component of the Chromium browser.
Is CVE-2016-1673 present in Linux distributions?
Yes, CVE-2016-1673 can affect various Linux distributions that use vulnerable versions of Google Chrome.
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