Description
The FrameLoader::startLoad function in WebKit/Source/core/loader/FrameLoader.cpp in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 51.0.2704.79, does not prevent frame navigations during DocumentLoader detach operations, 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 | 51.0.2704.79-1~deb8u1 | DSA-3594-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | chromium-browser | 51.0.2704.79-0ubuntu0.16.04.1.1242 | — |
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | oxide-qt | 1.15.7-0ubuntu0.16.04.1 | USN-2992-1 |
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | chromium-browser | 51.0.2704.79-0ubuntu0.14.04.1.1121 | — |
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | oxide-qt | 1.15.7-0ubuntu0.14.04.1 | USN-2992-1 |
Red Hat
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHEL 6 | chromium-browser | 51.0.2704.79-1.el6 | RHSA-2016:1201 |
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 5
- RHSA-2016:1201 Red Hat Security Advisory: chromium-browser security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 29, 2026
- USN-2992-1 oxide-qt vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Apr 22, 2026
- DSA-3594-1 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
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2016/06/stable-channel-update.html
- RHSA-2016:1201 vendor-advisory
- 1036026 vdb-entry
- openSUSE-SU-2016:1496 vendor-advisory
- https://crbug.com/613266
- USN-2992-1 vendor-advisory
- https://codereview.chromium.org/2021373003
- DSA-3594 vendor-advisory
- SUSE-SU-2016:1490 vendor-advisory
- openSUSE-SU-2016:1489 vendor-advisory