CVE-2016-5173 Security feature bypass in n/a

What is CVE-2016-5173?

CVE-2016-5173 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome, published on 25 Sep 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

The extensions subsystem in Google Chrome before 53.0.2785.113 does not properly restrict access to Object.prototype, which allows remote attackers to load unintended resources, and consequently trigger unintended JavaScript function calls and bypass the Same Origin Policy via an indirect interception attack.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-5173?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Chrome.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5173?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2016-5173 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-5173 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

• CVE record
• NVD
• OSV
• GitHub advisory
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Also known as GHSA-cc38-973q-x8xv, UBUNTU-CVE-2016-5173.