Google Chrome 22.0.1229.94 GPU Command input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Chrome 22.0.1229.94. This affects an unknown part of the component GPU Command. The manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability was named CVE-2012-5118. In addition, an exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Google Chrome 22.0.1229.94 (Web Browser). Affected is an unknown function of the component GPU Command. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Google Chrome before 23.0.1271.64 on Mac OS X does not properly validate an integer value during the handling of GPU command buffers, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors.

The weakness was presented 11/06/2012 by Atte Kettunen (miaubiz) with Google Chrome Security Team as 149717 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at code.google.com. The public release was coordinated in cooperation with the vendor. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2012-5118 since 09/24/2012. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The attack needs to approached within the local network. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a private exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 04/19/2021). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 62856 (FreeBSD : chromium -- multiple vulnerabilities (209c068d-28be-11e2-9160-00262d5ed8ee)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family FreeBSD Local Security Checks.

Upgrading to version 23.0.1271.64 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 (79865), Tenable (62856), SecurityFocus (BID 56413†), OSVDB (87074†) and Secunia (SA51210†). See VDB-6885, VDB-6886, VDB-6887 and VDB-6889 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.3

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
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Access: Private
Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 62856
Nessus Name: FreeBSD : chromium -- multiple vulnerabilities (209c068d-28be-11e2-9160-00262d5ed8ee)
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OpenVAS ID: 72609
OpenVAS Name: FreeBSD Ports: chromium
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Chrome 23.0.1271.64

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: 149717
Researcher: Atte Kettunen (miaubiz)
Organization: Google Chrome Security Team
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-5118 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-5118
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-6888
X-Force: 79865 - Google Chrome code execution, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 56413 - Google Chrome Prior to 23.0.1271.64 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 51210 - Google Chrome Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 87074
Vulnerability Center: 37109 - Google Chrome <23.0.1271.64 on Mac OS X Improper Integer Validation Allows Remote DoS, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 11/09/2012 09:49
Updated: 04/19/2021 07:27
Changes: 11/09/2012 09:49 (88), 04/20/2017 14:29 (2), 04/19/2021 07:27 (3)
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Cache ID: 216:61E:103

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