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CVE-2016-1640

4.3 · MEDIUM

The Web Store inline-installer implementation in the Extensions UI in Google Chrome before 49.0.2623.75 does not block installations upon deletion of an installation frame, which makes it easier fo…

Published Mar 6, 2016CWE-17EPSS 1.12%

Overview

CVE-2016-1640 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 6, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Web Store inline-installer implementation in the Extensions UI in Google Chrome before 49.0.2623.75 does not block installations upon deletion of an installation frame, which makes it easier for remote attackers to trick a user into believing that an installation request originated from the user's next navigation target via a crafted web site.

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=550047Refcodereview.chromium.org/1496033003

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1640?

CVE-2016-1640 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 6, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2016-1640?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.3, 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-2016-1640?

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-2016-1640?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2016-1640 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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