Vulnerability Description
The HTTPS protocol does not consider the role of the TCP congestion window in providing information about content length, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain cleartext data by leveraging a web-browser configuration in which third-party cookies are sent, aka a "HEIST" attack.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opera | Opera | - |
| Apple | Safari | All versions |
| Mozilla | Firefox | All versions |
| Microsoft | Edge | - |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | - |
| Chrome | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://arstechnica.com/security/2016/08/new-attack-steals-ssns-e-mail-addresses-Technical Description
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92769
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036741
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036742
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036743
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036744
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036745
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036746
- https://tom.vg/papers/heist_blackhat2016.pdfTechnical Description
- http://arstechnica.com/security/2016/08/new-attack-steals-ssns-e-mail-addresses-Technical Description
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92769
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036741
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036742
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036743
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036744
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-7152?
CVE-2016-7152 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). The HTTPS protocol does not consider the role of the TCP congestion window in providing information about content length, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain cleartext data by leverag...
How severe is CVE-2016-7152?
CVE-2016-7152 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-2016-7152?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opera Opera, Apple Safari, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Internet Explorer.