[ GLSA 201605-02 ] Chromium

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: Chromium: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201605-02)
Severity: normal
Exploitable: remote
Date: May 14, 2016
Bug(s): #578200, #579954, #581524, #582828
ID: 201605-02

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: < 50.0.2661.102
Unaffected: >= 50.0.2661.102
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: