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CVE-2016-1674

First published: Thu May 26 2016(Updated: )

The extensions subsystem 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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/Chrome<51.0.2704.63
51.0.2704.63
Debian=8.0
SUSE openSUSE=42.1
Open edX=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
Google Chrome<=50.0.2661.102

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-1674?

    CVE-2016-1674 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to bypass the Same Origin Policy, which can allow remote attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-1674?

    To fix CVE-2016-1674, you should upgrade Google Chrome to version 51.0.2704.63 or later.

  • Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2016-1674?

    CVE-2016-1674 affects versions of Google Chrome prior to 51.0.2704.63.

  • Does CVE-2016-1674 affect any specific operating systems?

    CVE-2016-1674 affects multiple operating systems including Red Hat, Debian, and openSUSE that run vulnerable versions of Google Chrome.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-1674?

    CVE-2016-1674 is a cross-origin bypass vulnerability found in the extensions subsystem of the Google Chrome browser.

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