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CVE-2016-1692

First published: Thu May 26 2016(Updated: )

WebKit/Source/core/css/StyleSheetContents.cpp in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 51.0.2704.63, permits cross-origin loading of CSS stylesheets by a ServiceWorker even when the stylesheet download has an incorrect MIME type, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via a crafted web site.

Credit: cve-coordination@google.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/Chrome<51.0.2704.63
51.0.2704.63
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
Google Chrome<=50.0.2661.102

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-1692?

    CVE-2016-1692 has a high severity rating as it allows for cross-origin loading of CSS stylesheets, which can lead to security vulnerabilities.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-1692?

    To mitigate CVE-2016-1692, users should update Google Chrome to version 51.0.2704.63 or later.

  • Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2016-1692?

    CVE-2016-1692 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 51.0.2704.63.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-1692?

    CVE-2016-1692 is a security vulnerability that compromises the Same Origin Policy through improper handling of stylesheet MIME types.

  • Are any other platforms affected by CVE-2016-1692?

    Yes, CVE-2016-1692 also affects certain versions of Ubuntu, Debian, Red Hat, and openSUSE.

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