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Google Chrome Vulnerability: CVE-2016-1640 Origin confusion in Extensions UI

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Google Chrome Vulnerability: CVE-2016-1640 Origin confusion in Extensions UI

Severity
4
CVSS
(AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N)
Published
03/05/2016
Created
07/25/2018
Added
03/10/2016
Modified
11/08/2023

Description

The Web Store inline-installer implementation in the Extensions UI in Google Chrome before 49.0.2623.75 does not block installations upon deletion of an installation frame, which makes it easier for remote attackers to trick a user into believing that an installation request originated from the user's next navigation target via a crafted web site.

Solution(s)

  • google-chrome-upgrade-latest

References

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