VDB-93111 · CVE-2016-8502 · BID 93923

Yandex Browser up to 16.2 Anti-Phishing Javascript 7pk security

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Yandex Browser up to 16.2. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Anti-Phishing. Performing a manipulation results in 7pk security (Javascript). This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2016-8502. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Yandex Browser up to 16.2. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown code of the component Anti-Phishing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a 7pk security vulnerability (Javascript). CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-254. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Yandex Protect Anti-phishing warning in Yandex Browser for desktop from version 15.12.0 to 16.2 could be used by remote attacker for brute-forcing passwords from important web-resource with special JavaScript.

The weakness was released 10/26/2016 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-8502 since 10/07/2016. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1211 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 93923†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-93110, VDB-93112, VDB-93113 and VDB-93114. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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CPE 2.3info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
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Exploitinginfo

Name: Javascript
Class: 7pk security / Javascript
CWE: CWE-254
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

10/07/2016 🔍
10/26/2016 +19 days 🔍
10/26/2016 +0 days 🔍
10/26/2016 +0 days 🔍
10/27/2016 +1 days 🔍
05/19/2019 +934 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-8502 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-8502
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-93111
SecurityFocus: 93923 - Yandex Browser CVE-2016-8502 Brute Force Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/27/2016 09:25
Updated: 05/19/2019 10:22
Changes: 10/27/2016 09:25 (51), 05/19/2019 10:22 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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