Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old Google Chrome issue covering multiple unspecified vulnerabilities fixed before version 53.0.2785.143. The public record says a remote attacker could cause denial of service and possibly other impact, but does not describe exact conditions or affected components. Exposure is most likely on endpoints or Linux packages still running Chrome or Chromium before 53.0.2785.143. Current supported browsers should be unaffected if regularly updated, but legacy kiosks, frozen images, and unsupported desktops need verification. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless vulnerable browser versions are found. If old Chrome or Chromium remains in production, prioritize remediation because normal web browsing could reach the vulnerable attack surface. Mitigation focus: Update Chrome or Chromium to 53.0.2785.143 or a vendor-fixed package.; Use Debian, Red Hat, Fedora, openSUSE, or Gentoo advisories for backported package guidance.; Remove unsupported Chrome or Chromium builds from managed endpoints..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=651092CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=645028CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2016/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_29.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1380632CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- FEDORA-2016-a90040934dCVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
- GLSA-201610-09CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
- FEDORA-2016-d61c4f72daCVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
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