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CVE-2016-1638

6.3 · MEDIUM

extensions/renderer/resources/platform_app.js in the Extensions subsystem in Google Chrome before 49.0.2623.75 does not properly restrict use of Web APIs, which allows remote attackers to bypass in…

Published Mar 6, 2016CWE-284EPSS 1.05%

Overview

CVE-2016-1638 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 6, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

extensions/renderer/resources/platform_app.js in the Extensions subsystem in Google Chrome before 49.0.2623.75 does not properly restrict use of Web APIs, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a crafted platform app.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refgooglechromereleases.blogspot.com/2016/03/stable-channel-update.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00014.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00015.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00018.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00028.htmlRefwww.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3507Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/84008Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1035185Refcode.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=585282Refcodereview.chromium.org/1744623002

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1638?

CVE-2016-1638 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 6, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2016-1638?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2016-1638?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2016-1638?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2016-1638 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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