CVE-2016-1682: canonical ubuntu_linux 7PK - Security Features

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2016-1682 is a medium (CVSS 6.1) 7PK - Security Features vulnerability in canonical ubuntu_linux. EPSS estimates a 1.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 65.3% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 05-06-2016
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 05-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

The ServiceWorkerContainer::registerServiceWorkerImpl function in WebKit/Source/modules/serviceworkers/ServiceWorkerContainer.cpp in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 51.0.2704.63, allows remote attackers to bypass the Content Security Policy (CSP) protection mechanism via a ServiceWorker registration.

• CWE-2547PK - Security FeaturesSoftware security is not security software. Here we're concerned with topics like authentication, access control, confidentiality, cryptography, and privilege management.
• CWE-284Improper Access ControlThe product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.