Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2016-1668 is a browser same-origin-policy bypass in Google Chrome before 50.0.2661.102. A malicious website could potentially cross a browser security boundary meant to isolate one site from another. The issue is old, but still matters where legacy Chrome or unpatched distribution browser packages remain in use. Exposure is most likely in legacy systems running Google Chrome earlier than 50.0.2661.102 or old vendor-packaged browser builds referenced by distribution advisories. Modern managed browsers are unlikely to remain affected unless update controls failed or unsupported systems are still in service. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item, not an emergency based on the provided evidence. Prioritize if the organization still operates old browsers, kiosk systems, thin clients, or unsupported Linux desktops that can browse untrusted websites. Mitigation focus: Update Google Chrome to 50.0.2661.102 or later where applicable.; Apply relevant distribution browser security updates from vendor advisories.; Retire unsupported systems that cannot receive browser security updates..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://codereview.chromium.org/1960013002CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://crbug.com/605910CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- GLSA-201605-02CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
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