Google Chrome 18.0.1025306 on Android Intent Extra Data cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Chrome 18.0.1025306 on Android and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Intent Extra Data Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2012-4905. The attack may be launched remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

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A vulnerability has been found in Google Chrome 18.0.1025306 on Android (Web Browser) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component Intent Extra Data Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Google Chrome before 18.0.1025308 on Android allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an extra in an Intent object, aka "Universal XSS (UXSS)."

The weakness was shared 09/12/2012 by Takeshi Terada as 2012/09 as not defined changelog entry (Website). The advisory is shared for download at googlechromereleases.blogspot.ch. The vendor cooperated in the coordination of the public release. This vulnerability was named CVE-2012-4905 since 09/13/2012. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

After 5 months, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

Upgrading to version 18.0.1025308 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.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (78566), Exploit-DB (37792), SecurityFocus (BID 55523†), OSVDB (85432†) and Secunia (SA50613†). Additional details are provided at code.google.com. The entries VDB-6303, VDB-6305, VDB-6306 and VDB-6307 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Access: Public
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Chrome 18.0.1025308

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: 2012/09
Researcher: Takeshi Terada
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2012-4905 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-4905
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-6304
X-Force: 78566
SecurityFocus: 55523 - Google Chrome for Android Prior to 18.0.1025308 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 50613 - Google Chrome for Android Multiple Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 85432
Vulnerability Center: 37087 - Google Chrome Before 18.0.1025308 on Android Remote Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20130704
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Entryinfo

Created: 09/18/2012 16:39
Updated: 06/12/2024 19:46
Changes: 09/18/2012 16:39 (81), 04/20/2017 14:24 (3), 06/12/2024 19:46 (17)
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