CVE-2016-1671: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-1671: Google Chrome before 50.0.2661.102 on Android mishandles / (slash) and \ (backslash) characters, which allo...

Google Chrome before 50.0.2661.102 on Android mishandles / (slash) and \ (backslash) characters, which allows attackers to conduct directory traversal attacks via a file: URL, related to net/base/escape.cc and net/base/filename_util.cc.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 5, 2024, 23:02 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This issue affects older Google Chrome for Android versions before 50.0.2661.102. Chrome mishandled slash and backslash characters in file: URLs, allowing directory traversal. Business urgency is mainly legacy-device cleanup, not emergency response, because the bundle does not show active exploitation or a severity score. Exposure is likely limited to Android devices running Chrome earlier than 50.0.2661.102. Modern managed fleets should be unaffected if Chrome updates are enforced. Evidence for other products or platforms is not provided in the bundle. Treat this as a legacy browser hygiene issue. Prioritize remediation if unmanaged Android devices, kiosk devices, or long-lived enterprise builds may still run old Chrome versions. Mitigation focus: Update Chrome for Android to 50.0.2661.102 or later.; Confirm mobile device management policies enforce Chrome updates.; Check Google and Chromium advisories for any vendor-specific guidance..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 14:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 14, 2016, 21:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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[chromium-reviews] 20160217 FileURLToFilePath: Don't unescape '/' and '\\'. (issue 1704163003 by mmenke@chromium.org)CVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
https://crbug.com/586657CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://codereview.chromium.org/1704163003/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
GLSA-201605-02CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO

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