Brave Browser up to 0.12.x Tab input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Brave Browser up to 0.12.x and classified as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Tab Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to input validation. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2016-10718. The attack can be launched remotely. Moreover, an exploit is present. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Brave Browser up to 0.12.x and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component Tab Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

Brave Browser before 0.13.0 allows a tab to close itself even if the tab was not opened by a script, resulting in denial of service.

The bug was discovered 10/16/2017. The weakness was disclosed 04/04/2018 (GitHub Repository). The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-10718 since 04/03/2018. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 169 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 0.13.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Exploit-DB (44475). The entry VDB-115673 is pretty similar. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.1

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.8
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NVD Base Score: 7.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Brave Browser 0.13.0

Timelineinfo

10/16/2017 🔍
04/03/2018 +169 days 🔍
04/03/2018 +0 days 🔍
04/04/2018 +1 days 🔍
04/04/2018 +0 days 🔍
02/09/2025 +2503 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 5006
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-10718 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-10718
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-115672
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 04/04/2018 12:46
Updated: 02/09/2025 10:14
Changes: 04/04/2018 12:46 (59), 01/21/2020 09:47 (5), 02/26/2023 14:53 (4), 02/09/2025 10:14 (19)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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