Vulnerability identifier: #VU40072

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-8501

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Yandex Browser
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Yandex N. V.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

Security WiFi bypass in Yandex Browser from version 15.10 to 15.12 allows remote attacker to sniff traffic in open or WEP-protected wi-fi networks despite of special security mechanism is enabled.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Yandex Browser: 15.10.2454.3845 - 15.12.1.6475

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External links
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93920
http://browser.yandex.com/security/changelogs/

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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.