Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old Google Chrome issue where versions before 23.0.1271.97 did not properly restrict use of the Chromoting client plug-in. The public CVE does not specify the business impact or attack path. Treat it as legacy-browser exposure: relevant if obsolete Chrome or Chromium builds still exist, but no source here supports active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to systems running Chrome or Chromium builds older than 23.0.1271.97, including legacy Linux packages covered by the openSUSE advisory. Modern managed endpoints should be unaffected if browser versions have been kept current. The sources do not identify server-side exposure or non-Chrome products. Prioritize this as a legacy hygiene issue unless obsolete Chrome or Chromium versions remain in production. The uncertainty around impact argues for cleanup, but the source bundle does not justify emergency response without evidence of affected deployed systems. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Chrome or Chromium to 23.0.1271.97 or later.; Confirm Linux distribution packages include the vendor security update.; Remove obsolete browser builds from managed endpoints..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:15428CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=160456CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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