Google Chrome 28.0.1500.95 shared_memory_posix.cc sharedmemory::create access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Google Chrome 28.0.1500.95. This affects the function sharedmemory::create of the file memory/shared_memory_posix.cc. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2013-2905. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Google Chrome 28.0.1500.95 (Web Browser). This vulnerability affects the function sharedmemory::create of the file memory/shared_memory_posix.cc. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-264. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

The SharedMemory::Create function in memory/shared_memory_posix.cc in Google Chrome before 29.0.1547.57 uses weak permissions under /dev/shm/, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via direct access to a POSIX shared-memory file.

The weakness was presented 08/20/2013 by Christian Jaeger (Cloudfuzzer) with Google Security Team as confirmed changelog entry (Website). The advisory is available at googlechromereleases.blogspot.com. The public release was coordinated in cooperation with the vendor. This vulnerability was named CVE-2013-2905 since 04/11/2013. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 05/21/2021). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 69470 (Debian DSA-2741-1 : 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. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 121395 (Google Chrome Prior to 29.0.1547.57 Multiple Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading to version 29.0.1547.57 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at chrome.google.com. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (69470), SecurityFocus (BID 61865†), OSVDB (96432†), Secunia (SA54479†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-41166†). See VDB-9998, VDB-9999, VDB-10000 and VDB-10001 for similar entries. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Nessus ID: 69470
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-2741-1 : chromium-browser - several vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 892741
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 2741-1 (chromium-browser - several vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Chrome 29.0.1547.57

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: googlechromereleases.blogspot.com
Researcher: Christian Jaeger (Cloudfuzzer)
Organization: Google Security Team
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2013-2905 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-2905
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-10018

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SecurityFocus: 61865 - RETIRED: Google Chrome Prior to 29.0.1547.57 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 54479 - Google Chrome Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 96432
Vulnerability Center: 41166 - Google Chrome Before 29.0.1547.57 Remote Unspecified Vulnerability (CVE-2013-2905), Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 08/23/2013 12:48
Updated: 05/21/2021 16:08
Changes: 08/23/2013 12:48 (86), 05/09/2017 10:24 (4), 05/21/2021 16:08 (3)
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Cache ID: 216:729:103

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