[ GLSA 201603-09 ] Chromium

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: Chromium: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201603-09)
Severity: normal
Exploitable: remote
Date: March 12, 2016
Bug(s): #555640, #559384, #561448, #563098, #565510, #567308, #567870, #568396, #572542, #574416, #575434, #576354, #576858
ID: 201603-09

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: www-client/chromium
Vulnerable: < 49.0.2623.87
Unaffected: >= 49.0.2623.87
Architectures: All supported architectures


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: