CVE-2016-8501 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Vulnerability Description

Security WiFi bypass in Yandex Browser from version 15.10 to 15.12 allows remote attacker to sniff traffic in open or WEP-protected wi-fi networks despite of special security mechanism is enabled.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Yandex	Yandex Browser	15.10.2454.3845

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-264

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93920Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://browser.yandex.com/security/changelogs/Release NotesVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93920Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://browser.yandex.com/security/changelogs/Release NotesVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-8501?

CVE-2016-8501 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Security WiFi bypass in Yandex Browser from version 15.10 to 15.12 allows remote attacker to sniff traffic in open or WEP-protected wi-fi networks despite of special security mechanism is enabled.

How severe is CVE-2016-8501?

CVE-2016-8501 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-2016-8501?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Yandex Yandex Browser.