CVE-2016-1687: Infoleak
An information leak flaw was found in the extensions component of the Chromium browser.
Upstream bug(s):
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=603748
External References:
http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2016/05/stable-channel-update25.html
Other sources
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.
— MITRE
Affected Software
Event History
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.