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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201612-11
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Severity: Normal
Title: Chromium: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date: December 05, 2016
Bugs: #601486
ID: 201612-11
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Synopsis
========
Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in the Chromium web browser,
the worst of which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Background
==========
Chromium is an open-source browser project that aims to build a safer,
faster, and more stable way for all users to experience the web.
Affected packages
=================
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 www-client/chromium < 55.0.2883.75 >= 55.0.2883.75
Description
===========
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Chromium web
browser. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for
details.
Impact
======
A remote attacker could possibly execute arbitrary code with the
privileges of the process, cause a Denial of Service condition, obtain
sensitive information, or bypass security restrictions.
Workaround
==========
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
==========
All Chromium users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot -v ">=www-client/chromium-55.0.2883.75"
References
==========
[ 1 ] CVE-2016-5203
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-5203
[ 2 ] CVE-2016-5204
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-5204
[ 3 ] CVE-2016-5205
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-5205
[ 4 ] CVE-2016-5206
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-5206
[ 5 ] CVE-2016-5207
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-5207
[ 6 ] CVE-2016-5208
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-5208
[ 7 ] CVE-2016-5209
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-5209
[ 8 ] CVE-2016-5210
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-5210
[ 9 ] CVE-2016-5211
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-5211
[ 10 ] CVE-2016-5212
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-5212
[ 11 ] CVE-2016-5213
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-5213
[ 12 ] CVE-2016-5214
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-5214
[ 13 ] CVE-2016-5215
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-5215
[ 14 ] CVE-2016-5217
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-5217
[ 15 ] CVE-2016-5218
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-5218
[ 16 ] CVE-2016-5219
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-5219
[ 17 ] CVE-2016-5220
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-5220
[ 18 ] CVE-2016-5221
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-5221
[ 19 ] CVE-2016-5222
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-5222
[ 20 ] CVE-2016-5223
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-5223
[ 21 ] CVE-2016-5224
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-5224
[ 22 ] CVE-2016-5225
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-5225
[ 23 ] CVE-2016-5226
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-5226
[ 24 ] CVE-2016-9650
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-9650
[ 25 ] CVE-2016-9651
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-9651
[ 26 ] CVE-2016-9652
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-9652
Availability
============
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-11
Concerns?
=========
Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the
confidentiality and security of our users' machines is of utmost
importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to
security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at
https://bugs.gentoo.org.
License
=======
Copyright 2016 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text
belongs to its owner(s).
The contents of this document are licensed under the
Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5
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Severity: Normal
Title: Chromium: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date: December 05, 2016
Bugs: #601486
ID: 201612-11
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Synopsis
========
Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in the Chromium web browser,
the worst of which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Background
==========
Chromium is an open-source browser project that aims to build a safer,
faster, and more stable way for all users to experience the web.
Affected packages
=================
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
-------------------------------------------------------------------
1 www-client/chromium < 55.0.2883.75 >= 55.0.288=3.75
Description
===========
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Chromium web
browser. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for
details.
Impact
======
A remote attacker could possibly execute arbitrary code with the
privileges of the process, cause a Denial of Service condition, obtain
sensitive information, or bypass security restrictions.
Workaround
==========
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
==========
All Chromium users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot -v ">=www-client/chromium-55.0.2883.75"
References
==========
[ 1 ] CVE-2016-5203
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd==2Ecfm?cvename=CVE-2016-5203">http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE=-2016-5203</a>
[ 2 ] CVE-2016-5204
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd==2Ecfm?cvename=CVE-2016-5204">http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE=-2016-5204</a>
[ 3 ] CVE-2016-5205
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd==2Ecfm?cvename=CVE-2016-5205">http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE=-2016-5205</a>
[ 4 ] CVE-2016-5206
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd==2Ecfm?cvename=CVE-2016-5206">http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE=-2016-5206</a>
[ 5 ] CVE-2016-5207
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd==2Ecfm?cvename=CVE-2016-5207">http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE=-2016-5207</a>
[ 6 ] CVE-2016-5208
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd==2Ecfm?cvename=CVE-2016-5208">http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE=-2016-5208</a>
[ 7 ] CVE-2016-5209
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd==2Ecfm?cvename=CVE-2016-5209">http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE=-2016-5209</a>
[ 8 ] CVE-2016-5210
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd==2Ecfm?cvename=CVE-2016-5210">http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE=-2016-5210</a>
[ 9 ] CVE-2016-5211
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd==2Ecfm?cvename=CVE-2016-5211">http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE=-2016-5211</a>
[ 10 ] CVE-2016-5212
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd==2Ecfm?cvename=CVE-2016-5212">http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE=-2016-5212</a>
[ 11 ] CVE-2016-5213
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd==2Ecfm?cvename=CVE-2016-5213">http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE=-2016-5213</a>
[ 12 ] CVE-2016-5214
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd==2Ecfm?cvename=CVE-2016-5214">http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE=-2016-5214</a>
[ 13 ] CVE-2016-5215
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd==2Ecfm?cvename=CVE-2016-5215">http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE=-2016-5215</a>
[ 14 ] CVE-2016-5217
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd==2Ecfm?cvename=CVE-2016-5217">http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE=-2016-5217</a>
[ 15 ] CVE-2016-5218
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd==2Ecfm?cvename=CVE-2016-5218">http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE=-2016-5218</a>
[ 16 ] CVE-2016-5219
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd==2Ecfm?cvename=CVE-2016-5219">http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE=-2016-5219</a>
[ 17 ] CVE-2016-5220
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd==2Ecfm?cvename=CVE-2016-5220">http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE=-2016-5220</a>
[ 18 ] CVE-2016-5221
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd==2Ecfm?cvename=CVE-2016-5221">http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE=-2016-5221</a>
[ 19 ] CVE-2016-5222
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd==2Ecfm?cvename=CVE-2016-5222">http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE=-2016-5222</a>
[ 20 ] CVE-2016-5223
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd==2Ecfm?cvename=CVE-2016-5223">http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE=-2016-5223</a>
[ 21 ] CVE-2016-5224
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd==2Ecfm?cvename=CVE-2016-5224">http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE=-2016-5224</a>
[ 22 ] CVE-2016-5225
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd==2Ecfm?cvename=CVE-2016-5225">http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE=-2016-5225</a>
[ 23 ] CVE-2016-5226
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd==2Ecfm?cvename=CVE-2016-5226">http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE=-2016-5226</a>
[ 24 ] CVE-2016-9650
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd==2Ecfm?cvename=CVE-2016-9650">http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE=-2016-9650</a>
[ 25 ] CVE-2016-9651
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd==2Ecfm?cvename=CVE-2016-9651">http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE=-2016-9651</a>
[ 26 ] CVE-2016-9652
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd==2Ecfm?cvename=CVE-2016-9652">http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE=-2016-9652</a>
Availability
============
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://security.gentoo.org/g=lsa/201612-11">https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-11</a>
Concerns?
=========
Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the
confidentiality and security of our users' machines is of utmost
importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:security@gentoo.org"=>security@gentoo.org</a> or alternatively, you may file a bug at
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://bugs.gentoo.org">https=://bugs.gentoo.org</a>.
License
=======
Copyright 2016 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text
belongs to its owner(s).
The contents of this document are licensed under the
Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://creativecommons.org/lic=enses/by-sa/2.5">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5</a></pre>
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