Google Chrome prior 8.0.552.209 Media memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Google Chrome. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Media Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2011-3893. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Chrome (Web Browser). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component Media Handler. 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 availability. CVE summarizes:

Google Chrome before 15.0.874.120 does not properly implement the MKV and Vorbis media handlers, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via unspecified vectors.

The weakness was released 11/11/2011 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at secunia.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2011-3893 since 10/01/2011. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 11/26/2021). 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 59094 (Debian DSA-2471-1 : ffmpeg - several vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 175239 (Debian Security Update for FFmpeg (DSA-2471)).

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 X-Force (71264), Tenable (59094), Secunia (SA46933†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-33835†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-5073, VDB-5074, VDB-5075 and VDB-61702. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 59094
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-2471-1 : ffmpeg - several vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 892471
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 2471-1 (ffmpeg - several vulnerabilities
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Chrome 8.0.552.209

Timelineinfo

10/01/2011 🔍
11/11/2011 +41 days 🔍
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11/14/2011 +3 days 🔍
11/21/2011 +7 days 🔍
03/23/2015 +1218 days 🔍
11/26/2021 +2440 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: DSA-2471⛔
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2011-3893 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-3893
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-59416

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X-Force: 71264
Secunia: 46933 - Gentoo update for chromium and v8, Highly Critical
Vulnerability Center: 33835 - Google Chrome before 15.0.874.120 MKV and Vorbis Media Handlers Malfunction Allows Remote DoS, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 11/26/2021 09:26
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (64), 04/05/2017 09:08 (10), 11/26/2021 09:26 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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