Vulnerability Description
browser/safe_browsing/srt_field_trial_win.cc in Google Chrome before 51.0.2704.63 does not use the HTTPS service on dl.google.com to obtain the Software Removal Tool, which allows remote attackers to spoof the chrome_cleanup_tool.exe (aka CCT) file via a man-in-the-middle attack on an HTTP session.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 42.1 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.2 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise | 12.0 |
| Chrome | <= 50.0.2661.102 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2016/05/stable-channel-update_25.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00062.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00063.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00005.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3590
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90876
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035981
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1190
- https://codereview.chromium.org/1919043002
- https://crbug.com/598752
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201607-07
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2016/05/stable-channel-update_25.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00062.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00063.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00005.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-1693?
CVE-2016-1693 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). browser/safe_browsing/srt_field_trial_win.cc in Google Chrome before 51.0.2704.63 does not use the HTTPS service on dl.google.com to obtain the Software Removal Tool, which allows remote attackers to ...
How severe is CVE-2016-1693?
CVE-2016-1693 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-1693?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Debian Linux, Opensuse Leap, Opensuse Opensuse, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server.