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
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.1 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Chrome | <= 50.0.2661.87 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2016/05/stable-channel-update.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00043.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00050.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00048.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1080.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3590
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90584
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035872
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2960-1
- https://codereview.chromium.org/1953323002/
- https://crbug.com/605766
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201605-02
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2016/05/stable-channel-update.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00043.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00050.html
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.