Google Chrome 16.0.912.77 Database use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Chrome 16.0.912.77. It has been declared as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Database. The manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2011-3954. The attack can be executed remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Google Chrome 16.0.912.77 (Web Browser). Affected is some unknown processing of the component Database. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

Google Chrome before 17.0.963.46 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via vectors that trigger a large amount of database usage.

The weakness was released 02/08/2012 by Collin Payne (miaubiz) with Chromium Development Community (Website). The advisory is available at oval.mitre.org. The public release was coordinated with the vendor. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2011-3954 since 10/01/2011. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a private exploit is available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 03/20/2021). 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 57883 (FreeBSD : chromium -- multiple vulnerabilities (fe1976c2-5317-11e1-9e99-00262d5ed8ee)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family FreeBSD Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 119930 (Google Chrome Prior to 17.0.963.46 Multiple Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading to version 17.0.963.46 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 X-Force (73062), Tenable (57883), SecurityFocus (BID 51911†), OSVDB (78934†) and Secunia (SA47938†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-4604, VDB-4613, VDB-4607 and VDB-4609. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Access: Private
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Nessus ID: 57883
Nessus Name: FreeBSD : chromium -- multiple vulnerabilities (fe1976c2-5317-11e1-9e99-00262d5ed8ee)
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OpenVAS ID: 70732
OpenVAS Name: FreeBSD Ports: chromium
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Chrome 17.0.963.46

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: oval.mitre.org
Researcher: Collin Payne (miaubiz)
Organization: Chromium Development Community
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2011-3954 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-3954
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-4626

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X-Force: 73062
SecurityFocus: 51911 - Google Chrome Prior to 17.0.963.46 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 47938 - Google Chrome Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 78934
SecurityTracker: 1026654 - Google Chrome Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
Vulnerability Center: 34430 - Google Chrome < 17.0.963.46 Remote DoS When Triggering Large Amount of Database Usage, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 02/24/2012 01:00
Updated: 03/20/2021 18:18
Changes: 02/24/2012 01:00 (80), 04/19/2017 10:28 (11), 03/20/2021 18:18 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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