CVE-2016-1697: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-1697: The FrameLoader::startLoad function in WebKit/Source/core/loader/FrameLoader.cpp in Blink, as used in Googl...

The FrameLoader::startLoad function in WebKit/Source/core/loader/FrameLoader.cpp in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 51.0.2704.79, does not prevent frame navigations during DocumentLoader detach operations, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via crafted JavaScript code.

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

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old browser security flaw in Google Chrome before 51.0.2704.79. A malicious web page could bypass the browser’s Same Origin Policy, a core protection that separates data between websites. Business risk is mainly legacy endpoints, kiosks, embedded systems, or frozen virtual images still running obsolete Chrome or Chromium packages. Exposure is likely limited to unsupported or unpatched Chrome/Chromium installations from 2016-era systems. Modern managed browsers should already be patched, but legacy desktop images, kiosks, application bundles, and old Linux repositories require verification. Treat this as high priority only if legacy browsers remain in use. For normally updated fleets, urgency is low operationally but still worth confirming because browser SOP bypasses can affect confidentiality across web applications. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Chrome or Chromium to a vendor-supported current version.; Ensure Chrome is at least 51.0.2704.79 where legacy constraints exist.; Apply relevant Red Hat, Ubuntu, Debian, or SUSE browser package updates..

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

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

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

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RHSA-2016:1201CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
https://crbug.com/613266CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://codereview.chromium.org/2021373003CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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