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.
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 | 53.0.2785.113-1~deb8u1 | DSA-3667-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | chromium-browser | 53.0.2785.143-0ubuntu0.16.04.1.1254 | — |
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | chromium-browser | 53.0.2785.143-0ubuntu0.14.04.1.1142 | — |
Red Hat
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHEL 6 | chromium-browser | 53.0.2785.113-1.el6 | RHSA-2016:1905 |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSE Package Hub 12 | chromium | 53.0.2785.113-100.1 | openSUSE-SU-2016:2311-1, openSUSE-SU-2016:2309-1 |
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 6
- RHSA-2016:1905 Red Hat Security Advisory: chromium-browser security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 29, 2026
- DSA-3667-1 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-2016:2309-1 Recommended update for chromium SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2016:2311-1 Recommended update for chromium 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
- DSA-3667 vendor-advisory
- https://codereview.chromium.org/1840453002
- 1036826 vdb-entry
- 92942 vdb-entry
- https://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2016/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_13.html
- https://crbug.com/468931
- https://crbug.com/497507
- GLSA-201610-09 vendor-advisory
- RHSA-2016:1905 vendor-advisory
- https://crbug.com/471523