Google Chrome up to 8.0.552.208 Observe denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Chrome up to 8.0.552.208. It has been classified as problematic. The affected element is the function ThemeInstalledInfoBarDelegate::Observe. Performing a manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2010-4575. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Google Chrome up to 8.0.552.208 (Web Browser). This affects the function ThemeInstalledInfoBarDelegate::Observe. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

The ThemeInstalledInfoBarDelegate::Observe function in browser/extensions/theme_installed_infobar_delegate.cc in Google Chrome before 8.0.552.224 and Chrome OS before 8.0.552.343 does not properly handle incorrect tab interaction by an extension, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted extension.

The weakness was shared 12/21/2010 by Sergey Glazunov (kuzzcc) (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2010-4575. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, 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-29205†). The entries VDB-55812, VDB-55811, VDB-55810 and VDB-55808 are related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Nessus ID: 51161
Nessus Name: Google Chrome < 8.0.552.224 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 801668
OpenVAS Name: Google Chrome multiple vulnerabilities - Dec 10(Linux)
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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-2010-4575 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2010-4575
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-55809

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SecurityFocus: 45390 - Google Chrome prior to 8.0.552.224 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 42605
Vulnerability Center: 29205 - Google Chrome and Chrome OS Remote DoS Vulnerability via a Crafted Extension, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/19/2015 23:27
Updated: 10/07/2021 11:14
Changes: 03/19/2015 23:27 (63), 03/13/2017 10:04 (11), 10/07/2021 11:06 (5), 10/07/2021 11:14 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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