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 Software | Affected Version | How 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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CVE-2016-1676 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to enable cross-origin bypass attacks.
To fix CVE-2016-1676, upgrade your Google Chrome browser to version 51.0.2704.63 or later.
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.
CVE-2016-1676 can lead to significant security risks by allowing remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy.
There are currently no publicly known exploits for CVE-2016-1676, but the vulnerability poses a serious risk if left unpatched.