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CVE-2016-1696

First published: Thu Jun 02 2016(Updated: )

The extensions subsystem in Google Chrome before 51.0.2704.79 does not properly restrict bindings access, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via unspecified vectors.

Credit: cve-coordination@google.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/Chrome<51.0.2704.79
51.0.2704.79
Google Chrome<=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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-1696?

    CVE-2016-1696 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to allow cross-origin bypass in Google Chrome.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-1696?

    To fix CVE-2016-1696, upgrade Google Chrome to version 51.0.2704.79 or later.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2016-1696?

    CVE-2016-1696 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 51.0.2704.79 across various Linux distributions and platforms.

  • What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2016-1696?

    Exploiting CVE-2016-1696 could allow attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy, potentially compromising user data.

  • Are there any known exploits for CVE-2016-1696?

    There are no specific public exploits for CVE-2016-1696 known at this time, but the vulnerability poses a risk if not patched.

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