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CWE
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Advisory Published
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Updated

CVE-2016-1675

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 by leveraging the mishandling of Document reattachment during destruction, related to FrameLoader.cpp and LocalFrame.cpp.

Credit: cve-coordination@google.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/Chrome<51.0.2704.63
51.0.2704.63
Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Ubuntu Linux=15.10
Ubuntu Linux=16.04
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-2016-1675?

    CVE-2016-1675 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-1675?

    To fix CVE-2016-1675, users should update their browser to Google Chrome version 51.0.2704.63 or later.

  • Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2016-1675?

    CVE-2016-1675 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 51.0.2704.63.

  • Can CVE-2016-1675 affect other operating systems?

    Yes, CVE-2016-1675 can affect multiple operating systems including Ubuntu, Debian, and openSUSE due to their included versions of Google Chrome.

  • What type of attack can exploit CVE-2016-1675?

    CVE-2016-1675 can be exploited through cross-origin attacks that bypass the Same Origin Policy.

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