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UK Cyber Defence
VulnerabilityModified

CVE-2016-1672

The ModuleSystem::RequireForJsInner function in extensions/renderer/module_system.cc in the extension bindings in Google Chrome before 51.0.2704.63 mishandles properties, which allows remote attackers to conduct bindings-interception attacks and bypass…

HIGH 8.8EPSS 1.53%

Does this matter?

High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (1.53%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.

Description

The ModuleSystem::RequireForJsInner function in extensions/renderer/module_system.cc in the extension bindings in Google Chrome before 51.0.2704.63 mishandles properties, which allows remote attackers to conduct bindings-interception attacks and bypass the Same Origin Policy via unspecified vectors.

CVSS 3.0
8.8 HIGHCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS
1.53% probability · 73th percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Weakness
CWE-254, CWE-284
Affected
google/chrome · debian/debian linux · opensuse/leap · opensuse/opensuse · redhat/enterprise linux desktop · redhat/enterprise linux server · redhat/enterprise linux workstation · suse/linux enterprise
Source
chrome-cve-admin@google.com

Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.