CVE-2016-1640

Publication date 6 March 2016

Last updated 24 July 2024

Ubuntu priority

Medium

Why this priority?

Cvss 3 Severity Score

4.3 · Medium

Score breakdown

The Web Store inline-installer implementation in the Extensions UI in Google Chrome before 49.0.2623.75 does not block installations upon deletion of an installation frame, which makes it easier for remote attackers to trick a user into believing that an installation request originated from the user's next navigation target via a crafted web site.

Status

Package Ubuntu Release Status
chromium-browser 15.10 wily
Fixed 49.0.2623.87-0ubuntu0.15.10.1.1222
14.04 LTS trusty
Fixed 49.0.2623.87-0ubuntu0.14.04.1.1112
12.04 LTS precise Ignored
oxide-qt 15.10 wily
Not affected
14.04 LTS trusty Not in release
12.04 LTS precise Not in release

Severity score breakdown

Parameter Value
Base score 4.3 · Medium
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality None
Integrity impact Low
Availability impact None
Vector CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N