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LOW · 3.1

CVE-2016-5166

The download implementation in Google Chrome before 53.0.2785.89 on Windows and OS X and before 53.0.2785.92 on Linux does not properly restrict saving a file:// URL that is referenced by an http:// U...

Vulnerability Description

The download implementation in Google Chrome before 53.0.2785.89 on Windows and OS X and before 53.0.2785.92 on Linux does not properly restrict saving a file:// URL that is referenced by an http:// URL, which makes it easier for user-assisted remote attackers to discover NetNTLM hashes and conduct SMB relay attacks via a crafted web page that is accessed with the "Save page as" menu choice.

CVSS Score

3.1

LOW

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
GoogleChrome<= 52.0.2743.116
OpensuseLeap42.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-5166?

CVE-2016-5166 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.1 (LOW). The download implementation in Google Chrome before 53.0.2785.89 on Windows and OS X and before 53.0.2785.92 on Linux does not properly restrict saving a file:// URL that is referenced by an http:// U...

How severe is CVE-2016-5166?

CVE-2016-5166 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-5166?

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