Google Chrome 23.0.1271.6422.0.1229.94 on Mac Graphics Drivers memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Google Chrome 23.0.1271.6422.0.1229.94 on Mac. Affected is an unknown function of the component Graphics Drivers. Such manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2012-5115. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Google Chrome 23.0.1271.6422.0.1229.94 on Mac (Web Browser). Affected by this issue is an unknown functionality of the component Graphics Drivers. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

Google Chrome before 23.0.1271.64 on Mac OS X does not properly mitigate improper write behavior in graphics drivers, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors that trigger "wild writes."

The weakness was released 11/06/2012 by Atte Kettunen (miaubiz) with Google Chrome Security Team as 51210 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at secunia.com. The public release was coordinated with the vendor. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2012-5115 since 09/24/2012. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

Upgrading to version 23.0.1271.64 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at 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 (79861), SecurityFocus (BID 56413†), OSVDB (87084†), Secunia (SA51210†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-37494†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-6885, VDB-6886, VDB-6887 and VDB-6888. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept

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OpenVAS ID: 802492
OpenVAS Name: Google Chrome Multiple Vulnerabilities - Nov2012 (Mac OS X)
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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: 51210⛔
Researcher: Atte Kettunen (miaubiz)
Organization: Google Chrome Security Team
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-5115 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-5115
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-6896
X-Force: 79861 - 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: 87084
Vulnerability Center: 37494 - Google Chrome <23.0.1271.64 on Mac OS X Improper Write Behavior Mitigation Allows Remote DoS, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 11/09/2012 10:34
Updated: 04/22/2017 09:18
Changes: 11/09/2012 10:34 (84), 04/22/2017 09:18 (3)
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