Google Chrome up to 8.0.552.208 memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Google Chrome up to 8.0.552.208. This issue affects some unknown processing. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2011-0481. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical was found in Google Chrome up to 8.0.552.208 (Web Browser). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in Google Chrome before 8.0.552.237 and Chrome OS before 8.0.552.344 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors related to PDF shading.

The weakness was released 01/12/2011 by Sergey Glazunov (SkyLined) with Chromium Development Community as 68170 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at code.google.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2011-0481. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 10/12/2021). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 51511 (Google Chrome < 8.0.552.237 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 118908 (Google Chrome Prior to 8.0.552.237 Multiple Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading to version 8.0.552.209 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at chrome.google.com. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 11301.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (51511), SecurityFocus (BID 45788†), OSVDB (70464†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-29145†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-56075, VDB-56074, VDB-56073 and VDB-56072. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.5

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 51511
Nessus Name: Google Chrome < 8.0.552.237 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 801826
OpenVAS Name: Google Chrome multiple vulnerabilities - Jan11 (Linux)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Chrome 8.0.552.209
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: 68170
Researcher: Sergey Glazunov (SkyLined)
Organization: Chromium Development Community
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2011-0481 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-0481
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-56071

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X-Force: 64672
SecurityFocus: 45788 - Google Chrome prior to 8.0.552.237 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 42850
OSVDB: 70464 - Google Chrome PDF Shading Overflow DoS
Vulnerability Center: 29145 - Google Chrome and Chrome OS Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability via PDF Shading, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/19/2015 23:27
Updated: 10/12/2021 10:05
Changes: 03/19/2015 23:27 (69), 03/13/2017 09:57 (11), 10/12/2021 00:58 (5), 10/12/2021 01:07 (1), 10/12/2021 01:14 (2), 10/12/2021 09:57 (2), 10/12/2021 10:02 (1), 10/12/2021 10:05 (1)
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