CVE-2016-1638

chromium-browser: WebAPI Bypass

Published Mar 6, 2016 CVSS 3.0 · 6.3 Medium EPSS 1.1% KEV · Not listed
Description
extensions/renderer/resources/platform_app.js in the Extensions subsystem in Google Chrome before 49.0.2623.75 does not properly restrict use of Web APIs, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a crafted platform app.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3507-1 chromium-browser security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-2733 extensions/renderer/resources/platform_app.js in the Extensions subsystem in Google Chrome before 49.0.2623.75 does not properly restrict use of Web APIs, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a crafted platform app.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Chrome
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 11:02 PM
Reserved
Jan 12, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Mar 6, 2016, 2:59 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:42 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Mar 2, 2016, 12:00 AM