Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old Chrome browser issue where a malicious webpage could use timing behavior in SVG filters to bypass Same Origin Policy protections. That matters because browser origin boundaries protect data from other sites. The listed fixed versions were released in 2016, so current exposure should be limited to unmanaged or legacy Chrome/Chromium installs. Exposure is most likely in legacy browser fleets, embedded Chromium-based software, or old Linux distribution packages not updated since the 2016 Chrome fixes and vendor advisories. Treat this as a hygiene and legacy-risk issue, not an emergency, unless old Chrome or embedded Chromium is still present in business workflows. Mitigation focus: Update Chrome to at least the fixed versions named in the CVE record.; Apply relevant Red Hat or Gentoo security updates where Chromium packages are managed by the OS.; Check vendor guidance for embedded Chromium products before assuming coverage..
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CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://crbug.com/615851CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2016/12/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- GLSA-201612-11CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
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