Vulnerability Description
The Chrome Instant feature in Google Chrome before 48.0.2564.109 does not ensure that a New Tab Page (NTP) navigation target is on the most-visited or suggestions list, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended restrictions via unspecified vectors, related to instant_service.cc and search_tab_helper.cc.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.1 |
| Chrome | <= 48.0.2564.103 | |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2016/02/stable-channel-update_9.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-02/msg00104.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-02/msg00119.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0241.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3486
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/83125
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035183
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=509313
- https://codereview.chromium.org/1669723002
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201603-09
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2016/02/stable-channel-update_9.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-02/msg00104.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-02/msg00119.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0241.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3486
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-1625?
CVE-2016-1625 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The Chrome Instant feature in Google Chrome before 48.0.2564.109 does not ensure that a New Tab Page (NTP) navigation target is on the most-visited or suggestions list, which allows remote attackers t...
How severe is CVE-2016-1625?
CVE-2016-1625 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-1625?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opensuse Opensuse, Google Chrome, Debian Debian Linux.