Vulnerability Description
The ContainerNode::parserRemoveChild function in WebKit/Source/core/dom/ContainerNode.cpp in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 49.0.2623.75, mishandles widget updates, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via a crafted web site.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | <= 48.0.2564.116 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2016/03/stable-channel-update.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00014.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00015.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00018.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00028.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3507
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/84008
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035185
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2920-1
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=560011
- https://codereview.chromium.org/1464223002
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201603-09
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2016/03/stable-channel-update.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00014.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00015.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-1630?
CVE-2016-1630 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The ContainerNode::parserRemoveChild function in WebKit/Source/core/dom/ContainerNode.cpp in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 49.0.2623.75, mishandles widget updates, which makes it easier for r...
How severe is CVE-2016-1630?
CVE-2016-1630 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-2016-1630?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome.