Google Chrome up to 8.0.552.208 Serialization Pickle::Pickle numeric error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Chrome up to 8.0.552.208 and classified as problematic. Impacted is the function Pickle::Pickle of the component Serialization. Such manipulation leads to numeric error. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2010-4574. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Chrome up to 8.0.552.208 (Web Browser). It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function Pickle::Pickle of the component Serialization. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a numeric error vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-189. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The Pickle::Pickle function in base/pickle.cc in Google Chrome before 8.0.552.224 and Chrome OS before 8.0.552.343 on 64-bit Linux platforms does not properly perform pointer arithmetic, which allows remote attackers to bypass message deserialization validation, and cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact, via invalid pickle data.

The weakness was presented 12/21/2010 by Sergey Glazunov (kuzzcc) (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2010-4574. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 51161 (Google Chrome < 8.0.552.224 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 118835 (Google Chrome Prior to 8.0.552.224 Multiple Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading to version 8.0.552.209 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at chrome.google.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (51161), SecurityFocus (BID 45390†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-29204†). See VDB-55812, VDB-55811, VDB-55810 and VDB-55809 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
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Class: Numeric error
CWE: CWE-189
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 51161
Nessus Name: Google Chrome < 8.0.552.224 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 69036
OpenVAS Name: Gentoo Security Advisory GLSA 201012-01 (chromium)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Chrome 8.0.552.209

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Sergey Glazunov (kuzzcc)
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2010-4574 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2010-4574
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-55808

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SecurityFocus: 45390 - Google Chrome prior to 8.0.552.224 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 42605
Vulnerability Center: 29204 - Google Chrome and Chrome OS Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability via Invalid Pickle Data, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/19/2015 23:27
Updated: 10/07/2021 11:00
Changes: 03/19/2015 23:27 (65), 03/13/2017 10:03 (11), 10/07/2021 10:54 (5), 10/07/2021 11:00 (2)
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