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CVE-2016-1698

6.5 · MEDIUM

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…

Published Jun 5, 2016CWE-200EPSS 1.06%

Overview

CVE-2016-1698 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 5, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

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.

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/2016/06/stable-channel-update.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00003.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00004.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00005.htmlRefwww.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3594Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1036026Refaccess.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1201Refcodereview.chromium.org/1912783002Refcrbug.com/603725Refgooglechromereleases.blogspot.com/2016/06/stable-channel-update.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1698?

CVE-2016-1698 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 5, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2016-1698?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5, 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-2016-1698?

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-2016-1698?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2016-1698 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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