CVE-2016-1671
HighSummary
Google Chrome before version 50.0.2661.102 on Android mishandles / (slash) and \ (backslash) characters, allowing attackers to conduct directory traversal attacks via a file: URL.
Risk Assessment
Attackers may gain access to unauthorized files in the device's file system, potentially leading to the exposure of sensitive data.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update Google Chrome to the latest version to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Google Chrome before 50.0.2661.102 on Android mishandles / (slash) and \ (backslash) characters, which allows attackers to conduct directory traversal attacks via a file: URL, related to net/base/escape.cc and net/base/filename_util.cc.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS