Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-1698
The createCustomType function in extensions/renderer/resources/binding.js in the extension bindings in Google Chrome before 51.0.2704.79 does not validate module types, which might allow attackers to load arbitrary modules or obtain sensitive information by leveraging a poisoned definition.
Vulnerability category: Information leak
Products affected by CVE-2016-1698
- 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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-1698
0.40%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 71 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-1698
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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4.3
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
8.6
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2.9
|
NIST | |
6.5
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
2.8
|
3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-1698
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The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-1698
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1201
RHSA-2016:1201 - Security Advisory - Red Hat Customer PortalThird Party Advisory
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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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https://codereview.chromium.org/1912783002
Issue 1912783002: Prevent module system from loading arbitrary modules - Code ReviewIssue Tracking
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https://crbug.com/603725
603725 - Security: Web pages can load arbitrary extension modules - chromium - MonorailPermissions Required
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http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3594
Debian -- Security Information -- DSA-3594-1 chromium-browserThird Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00004.html
[security-announce] SUSE-SU-2016:1490-1: important: Security update forThird Party Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036026
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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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00003.html
[security-announce] openSUSE-SU-2016:1489-1: important: Security updateThird Party Advisory
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http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2016/06/stable-channel-update.html
Chrome Releases: Stable Channel UpdateVendor Advisory
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