CVE-2016-1658: debian debian_linux
CVSS: 4.3v3.0MediumModified
AliasesUBUNTU-CVE-2016-1658
Published 18-04-2016Last modified 05-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2016-1658 is a medium (CVSS 4.3) vulnerability in debian debian_linux. EPSS estimates a 1.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 67.3% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
4.3/10
010
Medium · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
1.18%
0%100%
Low · -0.22 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Advisory lineage
Upstream 0 · Downstream 5 · Related 2Timeline
- 18-04-2016PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The Extensions subsystem in Google Chrome before 50.0.2661.75 incorrectly relies on GetOrigin method calls for origin comparisons, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and obtain sensitive information via a crafted extension.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsMedium 4.3Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- OSV · UbuntuEcosystem advisory · calculated4.3MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Medium 4.3Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.18%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
67%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
-0.22 pp
From 1.40% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score1.18%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-200Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized ActorThe product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.
- CWE-284Improper Access ControlThe product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
Affected systems
Debian1 product
- debian_linuxEOL8.0
Google1 product
- chrome≤ 49.0.2623.112
Novell1 product
Opensuse1 product
- leapEOL42.1
Ubuntu1 product
- chromium-browser< 50.0.2661.102-0ubuntu0.14.04.1.1117 | < 50.0.2661.102-0ubuntu0.16.04.1.1237
5 vendors · 5 products
References
12 links- codereview.chromium.org/1658913002X Refsource CONFIRM
- crbug.com/573317X Refsource CONFIRM