Vulnerability Description
The DOM implementation in Google Chrome before 48.0.2564.109 does not properly restrict frame-attach operations from occurring during or after frame-detach operations, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via a crafted web site, related to FrameLoader.cpp, HTMLFrameOwnerElement.h, LocalFrame.cpp, and WebLocalFrameImpl.cpp.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Chrome | <= 48.0.2564.103 | |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2016/02/stable-channel-update_9.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-02/msg00104.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-02/msg00119.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0241.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3486
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/83125
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035183
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2895-1
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=577105
- https://codereview.chromium.org/1659013003
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201603-09
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2016/02/stable-channel-update_9.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-02/msg00104.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-02/msg00119.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0241.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-1623?
CVE-2016-1623 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The DOM implementation in Google Chrome before 48.0.2564.109 does not properly restrict frame-attach operations from occurring during or after frame-detach operations, which allows remote attackers to...
How severe is CVE-2016-1623?
CVE-2016-1623 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-1623?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Debian Linux, Google Chrome, Opensuse Opensuse.