Google Chrome up to 47 MIDI Subsystem midi_manager.cc memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Chrome up to 47. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file midi_manager.cc of the component MIDI Subsystem. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2015-6792. The attack can be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical has been found in Google Chrome up to 47 (Web Browser). Affected is an unknown function of the file midi_manager.cc of the component MIDI Subsystem. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The MIDI subsystem in Google Chrome before 47.0.2526.106 does not properly handle the sending of data, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via unspecified vectors, related to midi_manager.cc, midi_manager_alsa.cc, and midi_manager_mac.cc, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-8664.

The weakness was shared 12/24/2015 with Google (Website). The advisory is shared for download at codereview.chromium.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2015-6792 since 08/31/2015. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 07/01/2022). 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 87513 (FreeBSD : chromium -- multiple vulnerabilities (bb7d4791-a5bf-11e5-a0e5-00262d5ed8ee)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family FreeBSD Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 175609 (Debian Security Update for chromium-browser (DSA 3456-1)).

Upgrading to version 47.0.2526.106 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at chrome.google.com. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (87513) and SecurityFocus (BID 79348†). The entry VDB-79905 is related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.6

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VulDB Temp Score: 9.4
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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 87513
Nessus Name: FreeBSD : chromium -- multiple vulnerabilities (bb7d4791-a5bf-11e5-a0e5-00262d5ed8ee)
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OpenVAS ID: 801825
OpenVAS Name: Google Chrome Multiple Vulnerabilities Jan16 (Windows)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Chrome 47.0.2526.106

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08/31/2015 🔍
12/15/2015 +106 days 🔍
12/18/2015 +3 days 🔍
12/21/2015 +3 days 🔍
12/23/2015 +2 days 🔍
12/24/2015 +1 days 🔍
12/25/2015 +1 days 🔍
07/01/2022 +2380 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: RHSA-2015:2665
Organization: Google
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2015-6792 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-6792
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-79884
SecurityFocus: 79348 - Google Chrome Prior to 47.0.2526.106 Multiple Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1034491

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Entryinfo

Created: 12/25/2015 12:23 PM
Updated: 07/01/2022 01:41 PM
Changes: 12/25/2015 12:23 PM (65), 06/13/2018 10:26 AM (19), 07/01/2022 01:41 PM (4)
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Cache ID: 18:7A4:40

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