Google Chrome 17.0.963.46 Subframe Loader resource management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Google Chrome 17.0.963.46. This affects an unknown function of the component Subframe Loader. The manipulation results in resource management. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2011-3021. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Chrome 17.0.963.46 (Web Browser). It has been classified as very critical. Affected is some unknown functionality of the component Subframe Loader. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-399. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome before 17.0.963.56 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors related to subframe loading.

The weakness was published 02/15/2012 (Website). The advisory is available at lists.apple.com. The public release has been coordinated with the vendor. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2011-3021 since 08/09/2011. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 05/24/2019). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $100k and more. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 57968 (FreeBSD : chromium -- multiple vulnerabilities (2f5ff968-5829-11e1-8288-00262d5ed8ee)), 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 120502 (Apple iTunes Prior to 10.7 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APPLE-SA-2012-09-12-1)).

Upgrading to version 17.0.963.56 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at chrome.google.com. 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 upgrading to the latest version. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (57968), OSVDB (79289†), Secunia (SA48016†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1027307†). Similar entries are available at VDB-4607, VDB-4576, VDB-4572 and VDB-4615. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Resource management
CWE: CWE-399 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 57968
Nessus Name: FreeBSD : chromium -- multiple vulnerabilities (2f5ff968-5829-11e1-8288-00262d5ed8ee)
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OpenVAS ID: 71171
OpenVAS Name: FreeBSD Ports: chromium
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Chrome 17.0.963.56
Patch: trac.webkit.org

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08/09/2011 🔍
02/06/2012 +181 days 🔍
02/15/2012 +9 days 🔍
02/16/2012 +1 days 🔍
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02/24/2012 +8 days 🔍
07/26/2012 +153 days 🔍
05/24/2019 +2493 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: lists.apple.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2011-3021 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-3021
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-4650

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Secunia: 48016 - Google Chrome Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 79289
SecurityTracker: 1027307

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Entryinfo

Created: 02/24/2012 01:00
Updated: 05/24/2019 13:23
Changes: 02/24/2012 01:00 (75), 05/24/2019 13:23 (6)
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Cache ID: 216:12E:103

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