Improper Restriction of Web APIs in Google Chrome Extensions Subsystem

Improper Restriction of Web APIs in Google Chrome Extensions Subsystem

CVE-2016-1638 · MEDIUM Severity

AV:N/AC:M/AU:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

extensions/renderer/resources/platform_app.js in the Extensions subsystem in Google Chrome before 49.0.2623.75 does not properly restrict use of Web APIs, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a crafted platform app.

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