Google Chrome up to 2.0.172.32 Same Origin Policy access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Chrome up to 2.0.172.32 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Same Origin Policy. The manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability was named CVE-2010-0661. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Google Chrome up to 2.0.172.32 (Web Browser). Affected is an unknown code of the component Same Origin Policy. 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 confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

WebCore/bindings/v8/custom/V8DOMWindowCustom.cpp in WebKit before r52401, as used in Google Chrome before 4.0.249.78, allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via vectors involving the window.open method.

The weakness was presented 02/18/2010 by Adam Barth (Website). The advisory is shared for download at trac.webkit.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2010-0661. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 44317 (Google Chrome < 4.0.249.78 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 116835 (Google Chrome Prior to 4.0.249.78 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading to version 2.0.172.33 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at chrome.google.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (55987), Tenable (44317), SecurityFocus (BID 38375†), SecurityTracker (ID 1023506†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-27366†). See VDB-51891, VDB-51890, VDB-51889 and VDB-51887 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Exploitinginfo

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

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 44317
Nessus Name: Google Chrome < 4.0.249.78 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 902121
OpenVAS Name: Google Chrome Multiple Vulnerabilities - (Win)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Chrome 2.0.172.33

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: 52401
Researcher: Adam Barth
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2010-0661 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2010-0661
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-51888

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X-Force: 55987
SecurityFocus: 38375 - WebKit 'window.open()' method Cross Domain Scripting Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1023506
Vulnerability Center: 27366 - WebKit in Google Chrome Before 4.0.249.78 Remote Security Bypass Vulnerability, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/18/2015 15:15
Updated: 05/01/2026 00:49
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (63), 03/06/2017 11:15 (9), 09/02/2021 14:23 (5), 09/02/2021 14:27 (1), 12/08/2024 05:14 (17), 02/01/2025 18:53 (2), 05/01/2026 00:49 (1)
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