Access Vulnerability in Google Chrome for Mac, Windows, and Linux
CVE-2016-5217

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Key Information:

Vendor: Google
Status: Google Chrome Prior To 55.0.2883.75 For Mac, Windows And Linux, And 55.0.2883.84 For Android
Vendor: CVE Published:; 19 January 2017

What is CVE-2016-5217?

The extensions API in Google Chrome versions prior to 55.0.2883.75 for Mac, Windows, and Linux, and 55.0.2883.84 for Android, contains a flaw that allows remote attackers to potentially bypass site isolation protections. This vulnerability arises from improper access controls for privileged plugins, which can be exploited through a specially crafted HTML page. The flaw could enable attackers to manipulate DOM content, leading to unauthorized actions and data exposure.

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Affected Version(s)

Google Chrome prior to 55.0.2883.75 for Mac, Windows and Linux, and 55.0.2883.84 for Android Google Chrome prior to 55.0.2883.75 for Mac, Windows and Linux, and 55.0.2883.84 for Android