Vulnerability Description
Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 48.0.2564.82, does not ensure that a proper cryptographicallyRandomValues random number generator is used, which makes it easier for remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | <= 47.0.2526.106 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2016/01/stable-channel-update_20.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-01/msg00035.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-01/msg00036.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-01/msg00046.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0072.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3456
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/81430
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034801
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2877-1
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=552749
- https://codereview.chromium.org/1419293005
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201603-09
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2016/01/stable-channel-update_20.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-01/msg00035.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-01/msg00036.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-1618?
CVE-2016-1618 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 48.0.2564.82, does not ensure that a proper cryptographicallyRandomValues random number generator is used, which makes it easier for remote attackers to defeat c...
How severe is CVE-2016-1618?
CVE-2016-1618 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-1618?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome.