Google Chrome 17.0.963.79 Extension Web Request API System access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Google Chrome 17.0.963.79. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Extension Web Request API System. The manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2011-3049. Additionally, an exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Google Chrome 17.0.963.79 (Web Browser). Affected is an unknown part of the component Extension Web Request API System. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-264. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

Google Chrome before 17.0.963.83 does not properly restrict the extension web request API, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (disrupted system requests) via a crafted extension.

The weakness was released 03/21/2012 by Michael Gundlach (Website). The advisory is shared for download at googlechromereleases.blogspot.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2011-3049 since 08/09/2011. The exploitability is told to be easy. 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 MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 903006 , which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 17.0.963.83 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 (74218), Tenable (903006), SecurityFocus (BID 52674†), OSVDB (80295†) and Secunia (SA48512†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-4894, VDB-4895, VDB-5342 and VDB-4897. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.7

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Private
Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 903006
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OpenVAS ID: 71292
OpenVAS Name: FreeBSD Ports: chromium
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Chrome 17.0.963.83

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04/16/2017 +1683 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: googlechromereleases.blogspot.com
Researcher: Michael Gundlach
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2011-3049 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-3049
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-4896

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X-Force: 74218
SecurityFocus: 52674
Secunia: 48512 - Google Chrome Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 80295
SecurityTracker: 1026841 - Google Chrome Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
Vulnerability Center: 36079 - Google Chrome Before 17.0.963.83 Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability via a Crafted Extension, Medium

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

Created: 03/27/2012 17:42
Updated: 04/16/2017 11:39
Changes: 03/27/2012 17:42 (73), 04/16/2017 11:39 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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