Improper Restriction of File Saving in Google Chrome Allows for NetNTLM Hash Discovery and SMB Relay Attacks

CVE-2016-5166 · LOW Severity

AV:N/AC:H/AU:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

The download implementation in Google Chrome before 53.0.2785.89 on Windows and OS X and before 53.0.2785.92 on Linux does not properly restrict saving a file:// URL that is referenced by an http:// URL, which makes it easier for user-assisted remote attackers to discover NetNTLM hashes and conduct SMB relay attacks via a crafted web page that is accessed with the "Save page as" menu choice.

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