First published: Sun Sep 11 2016(Updated: )
The AllowCrossRendererResourceLoad function in extensions/browser/url_request_util.cc in Google Chrome before 53.0.2785.89 on Windows and OS X and before 53.0.2785.92 on Linux does not properly use an extension's manifest.json web_accessible_resources field for restrictions on IFRAME elements, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct clickjacking attacks, and trick users into changing extension settings, via a crafted web site, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-5162.
Credit: cve-coordination@google.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
openSUSE | =42.1 | |
Google Chrome | <=52.0.2743.116 |
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CVE-2016-5160 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to improper handling of web_accessible_resources in Google Chrome.
To mitigate CVE-2016-5160, users should update Google Chrome to version 53.0.2785.89 or later.
CVE-2016-5160 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 53.0.2785.89.
Yes, CVE-2016-5160 also affects Google Chrome on Linux before version 53.0.2785.92.
The primary risk of CVE-2016-5160 is potential unauthorized access to resources through IFRAME elements.