Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2016-1674 is an old Google Chrome flaw where the extensions subsystem could let a remote attacker bypass Same Origin Policy. That policy helps stop one website from accessing another site's data. The sources do not give attack details, CVSS scoring, or confirmed exploitation evidence. Exposure is likely limited to systems still running Chrome or distribution Chromium packages older than 51.0.2704.63. Modern managed browser fleets should be unaffected if automatic updates and OS package updates have been maintained. Treat this as a legacy browser hygiene issue unless old Chrome builds remain in production. If found, prioritize removal or upgrade because browser origin isolation weaknesses can expose sensitive web-session data. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Chrome or Chromium to 51.0.2704.63 or later.; Verify Linux distribution browser packages include the vendor security update.; Check vendor guidance if supporting legacy browser builds..
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- Known Exploited
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- RHSA-2016:1190CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- GLSA-201607-07CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
- https://crbug.com/598165CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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