HIGH · 8.8

CVE-2016-1667

The TreeScope::adoptIfNeeded function in WebKit/Source/core/dom/TreeScope.cpp in the DOM implementation in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 50.0.2661.102, does not prevent script execution durin...

Vulnerability Description

The TreeScope::adoptIfNeeded function in WebKit/Source/core/dom/TreeScope.cpp in the DOM implementation in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 50.0.2661.102, does not prevent script execution during node-adoption operations, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via a crafted web site.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
OpensuseOpensuse13.1
DebianDebian Linux8.0
GoogleChrome<= 50.0.2661.87

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-1667?

CVE-2016-1667 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The TreeScope::adoptIfNeeded function in WebKit/Source/core/dom/TreeScope.cpp in the DOM implementation in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 50.0.2661.102, does not prevent script execution durin...

How severe is CVE-2016-1667?

CVE-2016-1667 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-1667?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opensuse Opensuse, Debian Debian Linux, Google Chrome.