CVE-2016-10718: Input Validation
Published Apr 4, 2018
·Updated
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.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Brave Brave Browser<0.13.0
Event History
Apr 4, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2016-10718?
CVE-2016-10718 is a vulnerability in Brave Browser before 0.13.0 that allows a tab to close itself, resulting in denial of service.
2
What is the severity of CVE-2016-10718?
The severity of CVE-2016-10718 is high (7.5).
3
How does CVE-2016-10718 affect Brave Browser?
CVE-2016-10718 allows a tab to close itself even if it was not opened by a script, resulting in denial of service.
4
How can I fix CVE-2016-10718?
To fix CVE-2016-10718, update Brave Browser to version 0.13.0 or newer.
5
What is the CWE category for CVE-2016-10718?
The CWE category for CVE-2016-10718 is CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.