Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old Google Chrome vulnerability in the extensions subsystem. Before Chrome 51.0.2704.79, Chrome did not properly limit bindings access, allowing remote Same Origin Policy bypass by unspecified means. That could weaken browser isolation between websites. The sources do not provide CVSS scoring or active-exploitation evidence. Exposure is most likely in legacy Chrome or downstream Chromium packages older than 51.0.2704.79, especially unmanaged endpoints, kiosks, embedded browsers, or frozen Linux images. Modern managed browsers should not be affected if normally updated. Treat this as a legacy-browser cleanup item unless old Chrome or Chromium builds remain in use. If present, prioritize remediation because browser isolation failures can expose sensitive web-session data across sites. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Google Chrome to 51.0.2704.79 or later where applicable.; Apply relevant Red Hat, Debian, SUSE, or openSUSE Chromium security updates.; Remove or isolate unsupported legacy browser builds from production use..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- RHSA-2016:1201CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- https://codereview.chromium.org/1866103002CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://crbug.com/601073CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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