CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-1631

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The PPB_Flash_MessageLoop_Impl::InternalRun function in the Pepper plugin in Google Chrome before version 49.0.2623.75 mishandles nested message loops, allowing remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via a crafted website.

Risk Assessment

Attackers may exploit this vulnerability to conduct cross-site attacks, potentially leading to the theft of user data or other unauthorized actions.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Google Chrome to the latest version to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The PPB_Flash_MessageLoop_Impl::InternalRun function in content/renderer/pepper/ppb_flash_message_loop_impl.cc in the Pepper plugin in Google Chrome before 49.0.2623.75 mishandles nested message loops, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via a crafted web site.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS