SB2016121341 - Microsoft Browser Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Published: December 13, 2016
Security Bulletin ID
SB2016121341
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Security restrictions bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-7281)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass certain security restrictions.The vulnerability exists due to Microsoft browsers fail to correctly apply Same Origin Policy for scripts running inside Web Workers. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it and bypass implied Same Origin Policy.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information and perform other attacks against victim.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.