Improper Access Control Affecting chromium-browser package, versions <51.0.2704.63-1~deb8u1


Severity

Recommended
0.0
medium
0
10

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Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.42% (76th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-DEBIAN8-CHROMIUMBROWSER-412083
  • published5 Jun 2016
  • disclosed5 Jun 2016

Introduced: 5 Jun 2016

CVE-2016-1694  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-284  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Debian:8 chromium-browser to version 51.0.2704.63-1~deb8u1 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream chromium-browser package and not the chromium-browser package as distributed by Debian. See How to fix? for Debian:8 relevant fixed versions and status.

browser/browsing_data/browsing_data_remover.cc in Google Chrome before 51.0.2704.63 deletes HPKP pins during cache clearing, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof web sites via a valid certificate from an arbitrary recognized Certification Authority.

CVSS Scores

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