Google Chrome up to 2.0.172.32 Serialization Read numeric error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Chrome up to 2.0.172.32. It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function ParamTraits<SkBitmap>::Read of the component Serialization. This manipulation causes numeric error. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2010-0662. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Chrome up to 2.0.172.32 (Web Browser) and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function ParamTraits::Read of the component Serialization. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a numeric error vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-189. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

The ParamTraits<SkBitmap>::Read function in common/common_param_traits.cc in Google Chrome before 4.0.249.78 does not use the correct variables in calculations designed to prevent integer overflows, which allows attackers to leverage renderer access to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via bitmap data, related to deserialization.

The weakness was shared 02/18/2010 by Michal Zalewski with Chromium Development Community (Website). The advisory is shared at googlechromereleases.blogspot.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2010-0662. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

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 (56627), Tenable (44317), SecurityFocus (BID 37948†), SecurityTracker (ID 1023506†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-27365†). The entries VDB-51891, VDB-51890, VDB-51888 and VDB-51887 are related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Numeric error
CWE: CWE-189
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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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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Chrome 2.0.172.33

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: googlechromereleases.blogspot.com
Researcher: Michal Zalewski
Organization: Chromium Development Community
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2010-0662 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2010-0662
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-51889

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X-Force: 56627
SecurityFocus: 37948 - Google Chrome prior to 4.0.249.78 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1023506
Vulnerability Center: 27365 - Google Chrome Before 4.0.249.78 Remote DoS Vulnerability via Bitmap Data, Medium

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Created: 03/18/2015 15:15
Updated: 02/01/2025 18:53
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (64), 03/06/2017 11:15 (10), 09/02/2021 14:31 (4), 09/02/2021 14:33 (1), 12/08/2024 05:14 (17), 02/01/2025 18:53 (2)
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