VDB-8995 · CVE-2013-2880 · BID 61046

Google WebkitGTK+ up to 2.0.2 RefPtr use after free

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A vulnerability has been found in Google WebkitGTK+ up to 2.0.2 (Web Browser) and classified as very critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the component RefPtr. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Google Chrome before 28.0.1500.71 allow attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have other impact via unknown vectors.

The weakness was published 05/29/2013 by Kent Tamura as not defined changelog entry (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at trac.webkit.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2013-2880 since 04/11/2013. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 05/14/2021).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 68970 (Debian DSA-2724-1 : chromium-browser - several vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 121317 (Google Chrome Prior to 28.0.1500.71 Multiple Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading to version 28.0.1500.71 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at trac.webkit.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be patching the affected component. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (68970). Similar entries are available at 8662, 8869, 9451 and 9452.

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Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
ATT&CK: Unknown

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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 68970
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-2724-1 : chromium-browser - several vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 892724
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 2724-1 (chromium-browser - several vulnerabilities
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Upgrade: WebkitGTK+ 28.0.1500.71
Patch: trac.webkit.org

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05/29/2013 +48 days 🔍
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06/07/2013 +9 days 🔍
07/09/2013 +31 days 🔍
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07/19/2013 +9 days 🔍
05/14/2021 +2856 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: trac.webkit.org
Researcher: Kent Tamura
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2013-2880 (🔍)
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SecurityFocus: 61046
Secunia: 54017 - Google Chrome Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 93909

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/07/2013 16:24
Updated: 05/14/2021 10:42
Changes: 06/07/2013 16:24 (79), 03/20/2019 13:36 (1), 05/14/2021 10:42 (3)
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