Description
The Extensions subsystem in Google Chrome before 48.0.2564.109 does not prevent use of the Object.defineProperty method to override intended extension behavior, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via crafted JavaScript code.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 8 | chromium-browser | 48.0.2564.116-1~deb8u1 | DSA-3486-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | chromium-browser | 48.0.2564.116-0ubuntu0.14.04.1.1111 | — |
Red Hat
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHEL 6 | chromium-browser | 48.0.2564.109-1.el6 | RHSA-2016:0241 |
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | chromium | 55.0.2883.75-3.1 | openSUSE-SU-2024:12948-1, openSUSE-SU-2024:10171-1 |
Advisories 4
- RHSA-2016:0241 Red Hat Security Advisory: chromium-browser security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 29, 2026
- DSA-3486-1 chromium-browser - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2024:10171-1 chromedriver-55.0.2883.75-3.1 on GA media SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2024:12948-1 ungoogled-chromium-113.0.5672.92-1.1 on GA media SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
References
- 83125 vdb-entry
- 1035183 vdb-entry
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=546677
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2016/02/stable-channel-update_9.html
- GLSA-201603-09 vendor-advisory
- openSUSE-SU-2016:0491 vendor-advisory
- openSUSE-SU-2016:0518 vendor-advisory
- DSA-3486 vendor-advisory
- RHSA-2016:0241 vendor-advisory
- https://codereview.chromium.org/1417513003