Vulnerability Description
Google Chrome prior to 54.0.2840.59 for Windows, Mac, and Linux; 54.0.2840.85 for Android permitted navigation to blob URLs with non-canonical origins, which allowed a remote attacker to spoof the contents of the Omnibox (URL bar) via crafted HTML pages.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | <= 53.0.2785.143 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2067.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93528
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2016/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.
- https://crbug.com/646278
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201610-09
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2067.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93528
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2016/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.
- https://crbug.com/646278
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201610-09
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-5189?
CVE-2016-5189 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Google Chrome prior to 54.0.2840.59 for Windows, Mac, and Linux; 54.0.2840.85 for Android permitted navigation to blob URLs with non-canonical origins, which allowed a remote attacker to spoof the con...
How severe is CVE-2016-5189?
CVE-2016-5189 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-2016-5189?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome.