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Debian: CVE-2016-1658: chromium-browser -- security update

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Debian: CVE-2016-1658: chromium-browser -- security update

Severity
4
CVSS
(AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N)
Published
04/15/2016
Created
07/25/2018
Added
05/18/2016
Modified
11/08/2023

Description

The Extensions subsystem in Google Chrome before 50.0.2661.75 incorrectly relies on GetOrigin method calls for origin comparisons, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and obtain sensitive information via a crafted extension.

Solution(s)

  • debian-upgrade-chromium-browser

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