Google Chrome 1.0.154.36 code injection ⚔ [Disputed]

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Google Chrome 1.0.154.36. This affects an unknown function. Such manipulation leads to code injection. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2008-5749. Furthermore, an exploit is available. There is ongoing doubt regarding the real existence of this vulnerability.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Chrome 1.0.154.36 (Web Browser) and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

** DISPUTED ** Argument injection vulnerability in Google Chrome 1.0.154.36 on Windows XP SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the --renderer-path option in a chromehtml: URI. NOTE: a third party disputes this issue, stating that Chrome "will ask for user permission" and "cannot launch the applet even [if] you have given out the permission."

The weakness was published 12/29/2008 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2008-5749 since 12/29/2008. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.

The exploit is available at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k. The real existence of this vulnerability is still doubted at the moment.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at chrome.google.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (7566) and SecurityFocus (BID 32997†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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OpenVAS ID: 900419
OpenVAS Name: Google Chrome Argument Injection Vulnerability
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Upgrade: chrome.google.com

Timelineinfo

12/23/2008 🔍
12/29/2008 +6 days 🔍
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03/17/2015 +2269 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2008-5749 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-5749
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-45680
SecurityFocus: 32997 - Google Chrome 'chromeHTML://' Command Line Parameter Injection Vulnerability

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 16:11
Updated: 11/20/2024 23:50
Changes: 03/17/2015 16:11 (53), 10/22/2018 07:19 (8), 08/07/2024 13:28 (17), 11/20/2024 23:50 (4)
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