Google chrome 0.2.149.27 Status Bar url_elider.cc href memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google chrome 0.2.149.27. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file url_elider.cc of the component Status Bar. Executing a manipulation of the argument href can lead to memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2008-6998. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google chrome 0.2.149.27 (Web Browser) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the file url_elider.cc of the component Status Bar. The manipulation of the argument href with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Stack-based buffer overflow in chrome/common/gfx/url_elider.cc in Google Chrome 0.2.149.27 and other versions before 0.2.149.29 might allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a link target (href attribute) with a large number of path elements, which triggers the overflow when the status bar is updated after the user hovers over the link.

The weakness was shared 09/19/2008 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at src.chromium.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2008-6998 since 08/17/2009. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. 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 34197 (Google Chrome < 0.2.149.29 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows.

Upgrading to version 0.2.149.27 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at chrome.google.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (45032), Tenable (34197), SecurityFocus (BID 31071†), OSVDB (48264†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-19466†). The entries VDB-49503, VDB-49501 and VDB-49500 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 34197
Nessus Name: Google Chrome < 0.2.149.29 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 900214
OpenVAS Name: Google Chrome multiple vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: chrome 0.2.149.27

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: src.chromium.org
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2008-6998 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-6998
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-49504
X-Force: 45032
SecurityFocus: 31071 - Google Chrome 'url_elider.cc' Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
OSVDB: 48264 - Google Chrome url_elider.cc Status Area Link Target Display Overflow
Vulnerability Center: 19466 - Google Chrome Url_elider.cc Buffer Overflow Allows Remote Attacker to Execute Code or Cause DoS, Medium

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

Created: 03/18/2015 15:15
Updated: 11/03/2024 19:16
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (67), 08/24/2017 09:08 (13), 08/20/2021 09:56 (2), 08/20/2021 09:58 (1), 11/03/2024 19:16 (17)
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