Google Chrome up to 4.1.249.1055 WebSockets resource management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Google Chrome up to 4.1.249.1055. Affected is an unknown function of the component WebSockets. This manipulation causes resource management. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2010-3251. Furthermore, an exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Chrome up to 4.1.249.1055 (Web Browser) and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code of the component WebSockets. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-399. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

The WebSockets implementation in Google Chrome before 6.0.472.53 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via unspecified vectors.

The weakness was published 09/07/2010 by Sergey Glazunov (Lostmon) with Casaba Security (Website). The advisory is shared at googlechromereleases.blogspot.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2010-3251. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 49089 (Google Chrome < 6.0.472.53 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 118481 (Google Chrome Prior to 6.0.472.53 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading to version 4.1.249.1056 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at chrome.google.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (49089), SecurityFocus (BID 42952†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-27219†). Similar entries are available at VDB-54632, VDB-54630, VDB-54629 and VDB-54628. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

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: 49089
Nessus Name: Google Chrome < 6.0.472.53 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 801448
OpenVAS Name: Google Chrome multiple vulnerabilities (Linux)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Chrome 4.1.249.1056

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09/24/2021 +2381 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: googlechromereleases.blogspot.com
Researcher: Sergey Glazunov (Lostmon)
Organization: Casaba Security
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2010-3251 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2010-3251
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-54625

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SecurityFocus: 42952 - Google Chrome prior to 6.0.472.53 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
Vulnerability Center: 27219 - WebSockets Implementation in Google Chrome Before 6.0.472.53 Remote DoS Vulnerability, Medium

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

Created: 03/19/2015 14:37
Updated: 09/24/2021 11:33
Changes: 03/19/2015 14:37 (64), 03/06/2017 10:54 (14), 09/24/2021 11:26 (4), 09/24/2021 11:33 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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