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.
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Remediation
No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.
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Tracking
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DSA |
DSA-3507-1 | chromium-browser security update |
EUVD |
EUVD-2016-2735 | 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. |
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History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: Chrome
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-05T23:02:12.443Z
Reserved: 2016-01-12T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2016-1640
No data.
Status : Modified
Published: 2016-03-06T02:59:11.070
Modified: 2026-05-06T22:30:45.220
Link: CVE-2016-1640
OpenCVE Enrichment
No data.
Weaknesses
Debian DSA
EUVD