# CVE-2016-1622: The Extensions subsystem in Google Chrome before 48.0.2564.109 does not prevent use of the Object.defineProperty method to override intended

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2016-02-14 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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.

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/83125
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035183
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=546677
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2016/02/stable-channel-update_9.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201603-09
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-02/msg00104.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-02/msg00119.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3486
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0241.html
- https://codereview.chromium.org/1417513003

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