Improper iframe Handling in Google Chrome Affects Multiple Platforms
CVE-2016-9650

4.3MEDIUM

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-2016-9650?

An issue was identified in Google Chrome where improper handling of iframes could allow a remote attacker to bypass the no-referrer policy through a maliciously crafted HTML page. This vulnerability affects users on multiple platforms, making it essential to apply appropriate updates and security measures.

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

References

http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2919.html
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_REDHAT
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94633
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
https://crbug.com/653034
x_refsource_CONFIRM

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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