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CVE-2016-1682

First published: Thu May 26 2016(Updated: )

The ServiceWorkerContainer::registerServiceWorkerImpl function in WebKit/Source/modules/serviceworkers/ServiceWorkerContainer.cpp in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 51.0.2704.63, allows remote attackers to bypass the Content Security Policy (CSP) protection mechanism via a ServiceWorker registration.

Credit: cve-coordination@google.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-1682?

    CVE-2016-1682 has a medium severity rating as it allows remote attackers to bypass Content Security Policy protection mechanisms.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-1682?

    To fix CVE-2016-1682, update Google Chrome to version 51.0.2704.63 or later.

  • Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2016-1682?

    Google Chrome versions up to and including 50.0.2661.102 are affected by CVE-2016-1682.

  • What impact does CVE-2016-1682 have on web security?

    CVE-2016-1682 can potentially allow malicious scripts to execute, compromising the integrity of user data due to the bypass of Content Security Policies.

  • Is CVE-2016-1682 related to specific operating systems?

    CVE-2016-1682 affects Google Chrome running on various operating systems, including Linux distributions like Ubuntu and Debian.

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