Google Chrome prior 8.0.552.209 shader memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Chrome and classified as critical. This affects an unknown function. This manipulation of the argument shader causes memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2011-3896. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Chrome (Web Browser). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part. The manipulation of the argument shader 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 15.0.874.120 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors related to shader variable mapping.

The weakness was shared 11/11/2011 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at secunia.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2011-3896 since 10/01/2011. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (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 51069 (FreeBSD : chromium -- multiple vulnerabilities (6887828f-0229-11e0-b84d-00262d5ed8ee)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family FreeBSD Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 119743 (Google Chrome Prior to 15.0.874.120 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 X-Force (71267), Tenable (51069), Secunia (SA46933†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-33838†). The entries VDB-4341, VDB-56943, VDB-56942 and VDB-56941 are related to this item. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 51069
Nessus Name: FreeBSD : chromium -- multiple vulnerabilities (6887828f-0229-11e0-b84d-00262d5ed8ee)
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OpenVAS ID: 68696
OpenVAS Name: FreeBSD Ports: chromium
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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: secunia.com⛔
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2011-3896 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-3896
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-59419

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X-Force: 71267
Secunia: 46933 - Gentoo update for chromium and v8, Highly Critical
Vulnerability Center: 33838 - Google Chrome before 15.0.874.120 Remote Buffer Overflow Related to Shader Variable Mapping, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 11/26/2021 09:38
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (64), 04/05/2017 09:08 (10), 11/26/2021 09:38 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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