CVE-2016-1676: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-1676: extensions/renderer/resources/binding.js in the extension bindings in Google Chrome before 51.0.2704.63 doe...

extensions/renderer/resources/binding.js in the extension bindings in Google Chrome before 51.0.2704.63 does not properly use prototypes, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via unspecified vectors.

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

Security readout for executives and security teams

This 2016 Chrome issue could let a remote attacker bypass browser same-origin protections through extension binding behavior. The sources identify Google Chrome before 51.0.2704.63 as affected. Business risk is mainly from obsolete browsers, embedded Chromium, or unpatched Linux packages still present in managed environments. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Chrome or Chromium installations older than 51.0.2704.63, including packaged distributions referenced by Debian, openSUSE, Red Hat, and Gentoo advisories. Treat as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless obsolete Chrome or Chromium remains in production. If found, prioritize remediation because browser same-origin bypasses can undermine web isolation controls. Mitigation focus: Update Chrome or Chromium to 51.0.2704.63 or a supported later release.; Apply relevant Linux distribution security updates for Chromium packages.; Remove unsupported browser builds from endpoints, kiosks, and golden images..

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

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 5, 2016, 23:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://codereview.chromium.org/1903273003CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
RHSA-2016:1190CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
https://crbug.com/604901CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
GLSA-201607-07CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO

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