Google Chrome 47 v8 json-stringifier.h SerializeJSArray memory corruption

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A vulnerability was found in Google Chrome 47 (Web Browser). It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function BasicJsonStringifier::SerializeJSArray of the file json-stringifier.h of the component v8. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The BasicJsonStringifier::SerializeJSArray function in json-stringifier.h in the JSON stringifier in Google V8, as used in Google Chrome before 47.0.2526.73, improperly loads array elements, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds memory access) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted JavaScript code.

The weakness was presented 12/06/2015 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at codereview.chromium.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2015-6764 since 08/31/2015. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/28/2022). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 86596 (openSUSE Security Update : Chromium (openSUSE-2015-679)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family SuSE Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 168398 (OpenSuSE Security Update for nodejs (openSUSE-SU-2016:0138-1)).

Upgrading to version 47.0.2526.73 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at chrome.google.com. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (86596), SecurityFocus (BID 78209†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-54739†). See VDB-78494, VDB-79348, VDB-79349 and VDB-79350 for similar entries. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 86596
Nessus Name: openSUSE Security Update : Chromium (openSUSE-2015-679)
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OpenVAS ID: 703415
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3415-1 (chromium-browser - security update)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Chrome 47.0.2526.73

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08/31/2015 🔍
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10/26/2015 +9 days 🔍
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12/07/2015 +1 days 🔍
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Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: codereview.chromium.org
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2015-6764 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-6764
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-79423

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SecurityFocus: 78209 - Node.js CVE-2015-6764 Out of Bounds Denial of Service Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1034298
Vulnerability Center: 54739 - Node.js v4.0 - v5.0 Remote DoS via JavaScript Code due to Out Of Bounds Access in V8 - CVE-2015-6764, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 12/07/2015 09:29 AM
Updated: 06/28/2022 02:42 PM
Changes: 12/07/2015 09:29 AM (69), 05/09/2018 12:00 PM (12), 06/28/2022 02:42 PM (3)
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