CVE-2016-1693

Name: CVE-2016-1693
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-06-05T23:59:23.07+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-1693 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. browser/safe_browsing/srt_field_trial_win.cc in Google Chrome before 51.0.2704.63 does not use the HTTPS service on dl.google.com to obtain the Software Removal Tool, which allows remote attackers to spoof the chrome_cleanup_tool.exe (aka CCT) file via a man-in-the-middle attack on an HTTP session.. EPSS estimates a 1.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

browser/safe_browsing/srt_field_trial_win.cc in Google Chrome before 51.0.2704.63 does not use the HTTPS service on dl.google.com to obtain the Software Removal Tool, which allows remote attackers to spoof the chrome_cleanup_tool.exe (aka CCT) file via a man-in-the-middle attack on an HTTP session.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.16%

63.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0
Opensuse	Leap	42.1
Opensuse	Opensuse	13.2
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	6.0
Suse	Linux Enterprise	12.0
Google	Chrome	<= 50.0.2661.102

References

Timeline

Published: Jun 5, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1693?

How severe is CVE-2016-1693?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1693 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1693?

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Source: NVD / NIST