Security Features in Yandex Browser
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2016-8503 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-254 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Yandex Browser Client/Desktop applications / Other client software |
| Vendor | Yandex N. V. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.
1) Security Features
EUVDB-ID: #VU40070
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-8503
CWE-ID:
CWE-254 - Security Features
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.
Yandex Protect Anti-phishing warning in Yandex Browser for desktop from version 16.7 to 16.9 could be used by remote attacker for brute-forcing passwords from important web-resource with special JavaScript.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsYandex Browser: 16.7.0.3342 - 16.9.1.1131
External linkshttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93921
http://browser.yandex.com/security/changelogs/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
