Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-1693
browser/safe_browsing/srt_field_trial_win.cc in Google Chrome before 51.0.2704.63 does not use the HTTPS service on dl.google.com to obtain the Software Removal Tool, which allows remote attackers to spoof the chrome_cleanup_tool.exe (aka CCT) file via a man-in-the-middle attack on an HTTP session.
Vulnerability category: BypassGain privilege
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-1693
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.22%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 60 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-1693
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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2.6
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LOW | AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N |
4.9
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2.9
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NIST |
5.3
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N |
1.6
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3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-1693
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The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-1693
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201607-07
Chromium: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201607-07) — Gentoo security
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90876
Google Chrome Prior to 51.0.2704.63 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00005.html
[security-announce] openSUSE-SU-2016:1496-1: important: Security updateThird Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00062.html
[security-announce] openSUSE-SU-2016:1430-1: important: Security updateThird Party Advisory
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https://codereview.chromium.org/1919043002
Issue 1919043002: Explicitly use HTTPS to download the CCT binary - Code ReviewIssue Tracking
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035981
Google Chrome Multiple Flaws Lets Remote Users Bypass Same-Origin Restrictions, Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information, and Execute Arbitrary Code - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1190
RHSA-2016:1190 - Security Advisory - Red Hat Customer PortalThird Party Advisory
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http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3590
Debian -- Security Information -- DSA-3590-1 chromium-browserThird Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00063.html
[security-announce] openSUSE-SU-2016:1433-1: important: Security updateThird Party Advisory
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https://crbug.com/598752
598752 - kMainSRTDownloadURL is HTTP - chromium - MonorailPermissions Required
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http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2016/05/stable-channel-update_25.html
Chrome Releases: Stable Channel UpdateVendor Advisory
Products affected by CVE-2016-1693
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise:12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:13.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:leap:42.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*