Vulnerabilities > CVE-2016-5173 - Improper Access Control vulnerability in Google Chrome

047910
CVSS 7.1 - HIGH
Attack vector
NETWORK
Attack complexity
LOW
Privileges required
NONE
Confidentiality impact
LOW
Integrity impact
LOW
Availability impact
LOW
network
low complexity
google
CWE-284
nessus

Summary

The extensions subsystem in Google Chrome before 53.0.2785.113 does not properly restrict access to Object.prototype, which allows remote attackers to load unintended resources, and consequently trigger unintended JavaScript function calls and bypass the Same Origin Policy via an indirect interception attack.

Vulnerable Configurations

Part Description Count
Application
Google
3767

Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

  • Embedding Scripts within Scripts
    An attack of this type exploits a programs' vulnerabilities that are brought on by allowing remote hosts to execute scripts. The attacker leverages this capability to execute scripts to execute his/her own script by embedding it within other scripts that the target software is likely to execute. The attacker must have the ability to inject script into script that is likely to be executed. If this is done, then the attacker can potentially launch a variety of probes and attacks against the web server's local environment, in many cases the so-called DMZ, back end resources the web server can communicate with, and other hosts. With the proliferation of intermediaries, such as Web App Firewalls, network devices, and even printers having JVMs and Web servers, there are many locales where an attacker can inject malicious scripts. Since this attack pattern defines scripts within scripts, there are likely privileges to execute said attack on the host. Of course, these attacks are not solely limited to the server side, client side scripts like Ajax and client side JavaScript can contain malicious scripts as well. In general all that is required is for there to be sufficient privileges to execute a script, but not protected against writing.
  • Signature Spoofing by Key Theft
    An attacker obtains an authoritative or reputable signer's private signature key by theft and then uses this key to forge signatures from the original signer to mislead a victim into performing actions that benefit the attacker.

Nessus

  • NASL familyFedora Local Security Checks
    NASL idFEDORA_2016-03B199BEC6.NASL
    descriptionUpdate to 53.0.2785.113 Security fix for CVE-2016-5170, CVE-2016-5171, CVE-2016-5172, CVE-2016-5173, CVE-2016-5174, CVE-2016-5175 Note that Tenable Network Security has extracted the preceding description block directly from the Fedora update system website. Tenable has attempted to automatically clean and format it as much as possible without introducing additional issues.
    last seen2020-06-05
    modified2016-11-15
    plugin id94769
    published2016-11-15
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2016-2020 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/94769
    titleFedora 25 : chromium (2016-03b199bec6)
  • NASL familyFedora Local Security Checks
    NASL idFEDORA_2016-2E50862950.NASL
    descriptionSecurity fix for CVE-2016-5177, CVE-2016-5178 https://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2016/09/stable-channel-updat e-for-desktop_29.html ---- Update to 53.0.2785.116. https://chromium.googlesource.com/chromium/src/+log/53.0.2785.113..53. 0.2785.116?pretty=fuller&n=10000 ---- Update to 53.0.2785.113 Security fix for CVE-2016-5170, CVE-2016-5171, CVE-2016-5172, CVE-2016-5173, CVE-2016-5174, CVE-2016-5175 ---- Stable update to 53.0.2785.101. Security fix for CVE-2016-5147, CVE-2016-5148, CVE-2016-5149, CVE-2016-5150, CVE-2016-5151, CVE-2016-5152, CVE-2016-5153, CVE-2016-5154, CVE-2016-5155, CVE-2016-5156, CVE-2016-5157, CVE-2016-5158, CVE-2016-5159, CVE-2016-5161, CVE-2016-5162, CVE-2016-5163, CVE-2016-5164, CVE-2016-5165, CVE-2016-5166, CVE-2016-5160, CVE-2016-5167 Also applies fix for chrome-remote-desktop where HOME env variable was not properly set via systemd service. Note that Tenable Network Security has extracted the preceding description block directly from the Fedora update system website. Tenable has attempted to automatically clean and format it as much as possible without introducing additional issues.
    last seen2020-06-05
    modified2016-10-13
    plugin id94024
    published2016-10-13
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2016-2020 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/94024
    titleFedora 23 : chromium (2016-2e50862950)
  • NASL familySuSE Local Security Checks
    NASL idOPENSUSE-2016-1084.NASL
    descriptionChromium was updated to 53.0.2785.113 to fix a number of security issues and bugs. The following vulnerabilities were fixed : - CVE-2016-5170: Use after free in Blink - CVE-2016-5171: Use after free in Blink - CVE-2016-5172: Arbitrary Memory Read in v8 - CVE-2016-5173: Extension resource access - CVE-2016-5174: Popup not correctly suppressed - CVE-2016-5175: Various fixes from internal audits, fuzzing and other initiatives. The following upstream fixes are included : - SPDY crasher fixes - Disable NV12 DXGI video on AMD - Forward --password-store switch to os_crypt - Tell the kernel to discard USB requests when they time out. - disallow WKBackForwardListItem navigations for pushState pages - arc: bluetooth: Fix advertised uuid - fix conflicting PendingIntent for stop button and swipe away The widevine plugin was re-enabled (boo#998328).
    last seen2020-06-05
    modified2016-09-16
    plugin id93554
    published2016-09-16
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2016-2020 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/93554
    titleopenSUSE Security Update : chromium (openSUSE-2016-1084)
  • NASL familyWindows
    NASL idGOOGLE_CHROME_53_0_2785_113.NASL
    descriptionThe version of Google Chrome installed on the remote Windows host is prior to 53.0.2785.113. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities : - A use-after-free error exists in the file bindings/modules/v8/V8BindingForModules.cpp that allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2016-5170) - A use-after-free error exists in Blink that is related to window constructors being callable. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this to execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2016-5171) - An arbitrary memory read error exists in V8 that allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to disclose sensitive memory information. (CVE-2016-5172) - A flaw exists due to improper handling of specially crafted web pages. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this to load JavaScript extension resources, which may then be used to perform unauthorized actions. (CVE-2016-5173) - A flaw exists that is triggered when in fullscreen mode, in file ui/cocoa/browser_window_controller_private.mm, that results in a failure to suppress popups. (CVE-2016-5174) - An unspecified flaw exists that allows an attacker to impact confidentiality, integrity, and availability. (CVE-2016-5175) - A flaw exists due to improper handling of IPC messages for dead routing IDs. An authenticated, remote attacker can exploit this to execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2016-5175) - An unspecified flaw exists that allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass the SafeBrowsing protection mechanism. (CVE-2016-5176) Note that Nessus has not tested for these issues but has instead relied only on the application
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id93476
    published2016-09-14
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2016-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/93476
    titleGoogle Chrome < 53.0.2785.113 Multiple Vulnerabilities
  • NASL familySuSE Local Security Checks
    NASL idOPENSUSE-2016-1085.NASL
    descriptionChromium was updated to 53.0.2785.113 to fix a number of security issues and bugs. The following vulnerabilities were fixed : - CVE-2016-5170: Use after free in Blink - CVE-2016-5171: Use after free in Blink - CVE-2016-5172: Arbitrary Memory Read in v8 - CVE-2016-5173: Extension resource access - CVE-2016-5174: Popup not correctly suppressed - CVE-2016-5175: Various fixes from internal audits, fuzzing and other initiatives
    last seen2020-06-05
    modified2016-09-20
    plugin id93595
    published2016-09-20
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2016-2020 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/93595
    titleopenSUSE Security Update : chromium (openSUSE-2016-1085)
  • NASL familyRed Hat Local Security Checks
    NASL idREDHAT-RHSA-2016-1905.NASL
    descriptionAn update for chromium-browser is now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Supplementary. Red Hat Product Security has rated this update as having a security impact of Important. A Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) base score, which gives a detailed severity rating, is available for each vulnerability from the CVE link(s) in the References section. Chromium is an open source web browser, powered by WebKit (Blink). This update upgrades Chromium to version 53.0.2785.113. Security Fix(es) : * Multiple flaws were found in the processing of malformed web content. A web page containing malicious content could cause Chromium to crash, execute arbitrary code, or disclose sensitive information when visited by the victim. (CVE-2016-5170, CVE-2016-5171, CVE-2016-5175, CVE-2016-5172, CVE-2016-5173, CVE-2016-5174)
    last seen2020-05-31
    modified2016-09-19
    plugin id93586
    published2016-09-19
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2016-2020 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/93586
    titleRHEL 6 : chromium-browser (RHSA-2016:1905)
  • NASL familyFedora Local Security Checks
    NASL idFEDORA_2016-B15185B72A.NASL
    descriptionUpdate to 53.0.2785.113 Security fix for CVE-2016-5170, CVE-2016-5171, CVE-2016-5172, CVE-2016-5173, CVE-2016-5174, CVE-2016-5175 Note that Tenable Network Security has extracted the preceding description block directly from the Fedora update system website. Tenable has attempted to automatically clean and format it as much as possible without introducing additional issues.
    last seen2020-06-05
    modified2016-09-19
    plugin id93578
    published2016-09-19
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2016-2020 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/93578
    titleFedora 24 : chromium (2016-b15185b72a)
  • NASL familyFreeBSD Local Security Checks
    NASL idFREEBSD_PKG_653A80597C4911E692423065EC8FD3EC.NASL
    descriptionGoogle Chrome Releases reports : Several security fixes in this release, including : - [641101] High CVE-2016-5170: Use after free in Blink.Credit to Anonymous - [643357] High CVE-2016-5171: Use after free in Blink. Credit to Anonymous - [616386] Medium CVE-2016-5172: Arbitrary Memory Read in v8. Credit to Choongwoo Han - [468931] Medium CVE-2016-5173: Extension resource access. Credit to Anonymous - [579934] Medium CVE-2016-5174: Popup not correctly suppressed. Credit to Andrey Kovalev (@L1kvID) Yandex Security Team - [646394] CVE-2016-5175: Various fixes from internal audits, fuzzing and other initiatives.
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id93581
    published2016-09-19
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2016-2018 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/93581
    titleFreeBSD : chromium -- multiple vulnerabilities (653a8059-7c49-11e6-9242-3065ec8fd3ec)
  • NASL familyMacOS X Local Security Checks
    NASL idMACOSX_GOOGLE_CHROME_53_0_2785_113.NASL
    descriptionThe version of Google Chrome installed on the remote Mac OS X host is prior to 53.0.2785.113. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities : - A use-after-free error exists in the file bindings/modules/v8/V8BindingForModules.cpp that allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2016-5170) - A use-after-free error exists in Blink that is related to window constructors being callable. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this to execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2016-5171) - An arbitrary memory read error exists in V8 that allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to disclose sensitive memory information. (CVE-2016-5172) - A flaw exists due to improper handling of specially crafted web pages. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this to load JavaScript extension resources, which may then be used to perform unauthorized actions. (CVE-2016-5173) - A flaw exists that is triggered when in fullscreen mode, in file ui/cocoa/browser_window_controller_private.mm, that results in a failure to suppress popups. (CVE-2016-5174) - An unspecified flaw exists that allows an attacker to impact confidentiality, integrity, and availability. (CVE-2016-5175) - A flaw exists due to improper handling of IPC messages for dead routing IDs. An authenticated, remote attacker can exploit this to execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2016-5175) - An unspecified flaw exists that allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass the SafeBrowsing protection mechanism. (CVE-2016-5176) Note that Nessus has not tested for these issues but has instead relied only on the application
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id93477
    published2016-09-14
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2016-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/93477
    titleGoogle Chrome < 53.0.2785.113 Multiple Vulnerabilities (Mac OS X)
  • NASL familyGentoo Local Security Checks
    NASL idGENTOO_GLSA-201610-09.NASL
    descriptionThe remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-201610-09 (Chromium: Multiple vulnerabilities) Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Chromium web browser. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details. Impact : A remote attacker could possibly execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the process, cause a Denial of Service condition, obtain sensitive information, or bypass security restrictions. Workaround : There is no known workaround at this time.
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id94420
    published2016-10-31
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2016-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/94420
    titleGLSA-201610-09 : Chromium: Multiple vulnerabilities
  • NASL familyDebian Local Security Checks
    NASL idDEBIAN_DSA-3667.NASL
    descriptionSeveral vulnerabilities have been discovered in the chromium web browser. - CVE-2016-5170 A use-after-free issue was discovered in Blink/Webkit. - CVE-2016-5171 Another use-after-free issue was discovered in Blink/Webkit. - CVE-2016-5172 Choongwoo Han discovered an information leak in the v8 JavaScript library. - CVE-2016-5173 A resource bypass issue was discovered in extensions. - CVE-2016-5174 Andrey Kovalev discoved a way to bypass the popup blocker. - CVE-2016-5175 The chrome development team found and fixed various issues during internal auditing. - CVE-2016-7395 An uninitialized memory read issue was discovered in the skia library.
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id93546
    published2016-09-16
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2016-2018 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/93546
    titleDebian DSA-3667-1 : chromium-browser - security update

Redhat

advisories
rhsa
idRHSA-2016:1905
rpms
  • chromium-browser-0:53.0.2785.113-1.el6
  • chromium-browser-debuginfo-0:53.0.2785.113-1.el6