8.8
CWE
284
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2016-1676

First published: Thu May 26 2016(Updated: )

extensions/renderer/resources/binding.js in the extension bindings in Google Chrome before 51.0.2704.63 does not properly use prototypes, which 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-2016-1676?

    CVE-2016-1676 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to enable cross-origin bypass attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-1676?

    To fix CVE-2016-1676, upgrade your Google Chrome browser to version 51.0.2704.63 or later.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2016-1676?

    CVE-2016-1676 affects multiple systems including Google Chrome version up to 50.0.2661.102 on various distributions such as Red Hat and openSUSE.

  • What impact does CVE-2016-1676 have on security?

    CVE-2016-1676 can lead to significant security risks by allowing remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy.

  • Is there a known exploit for CVE-2016-1676?

    There are currently no publicly known exploits for CVE-2016-1676, but the vulnerability poses a serious risk if left unpatched.

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