CVE-2016-1687: Infoleak
First published: Thu May 26 2016(Updated: )
The renderer implementation in Google Chrome before 51.0.2704.63 does not properly restrict public exposure of classes, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via vectors related to extensions.
Credit: cve-coordination@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/Chrome | <51.0.2704.63 | 51.0.2704.63 |
| 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 | |
| Google Chrome | <=50.0.2661.102 |
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Reference Links
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=603748
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2016/05/stable-channel-update_25.html
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1190
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1340021
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00062.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00063.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00005.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3590
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90876
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035981
- https://codereview.chromium.org/1938123002
- https://codereview.chromium.org/1939833003
- https://crbug.com/603748
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201607-07
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-1687?
CVE-2016-1687 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on sensitive data exposure.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1687?
To fix CVE-2016-1687, update Google Chrome to version 51.0.2704.63 or later.
What versions of Chrome are affected by CVE-2016-1687?
CVE-2016-1687 affects Chrome versions prior to 51.0.2704.63.
What impact does CVE-2016-1687 have on users?
CVE-2016-1687 could allow remote attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information via web extensions.
Is CVE-2016-1687 specific to a particular operating system?
CVE-2016-1687 is not limited to a specific operating system; it affects multiple platforms including various Linux distributions and versions of Google Chrome.
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