Vulnerability Description
ios/web/web_state/ui/crw_web_controller.mm in Google Chrome before 52.0.2743.82 on iOS does not ensure that an invalid URL is replaced with the about:blank URL, which allows remote attackers to spoof the URL display via a crafted web site.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | <= 51.0.2704.106 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2016/07/stable-channel-update.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-07/msg00020.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-07/msg00021.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-07/msg00022.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-07/msg00028.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3637
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92053
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036428
- https://codereview.chromium.org/2086333003
- https://crbug.com/622183
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2016/07/stable-channel-update.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-07/msg00020.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-07/msg00021.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-07/msg00022.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-07/msg00028.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-1707?
CVE-2016-1707 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). ios/web/web_state/ui/crw_web_controller.mm in Google Chrome before 52.0.2743.82 on iOS does not ensure that an invalid URL is replaced with the about:blank URL, which allows remote attackers to spoof ...
How severe is CVE-2016-1707?
CVE-2016-1707 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-2016-1707?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome.