Google Chrome up to 40.0.2214.114 Search Engine data processing

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Google Chrome up to 40.0.2214.114. This impacts an unknown function of the component Search Engine. The manipulation leads to data processing. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2015-2239. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Google Chrome up to 40.0.2214.114 (Web Browser). This issue affects an unknown functionality of the component Search Engine. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a data processing vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-19. Impacted is integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Google Chrome before 41.0.2272.76, when Instant Extended mode is used, does not properly consider the interaction between the "1993 search" features and restore-from-disk RELOAD transitions, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof the address bar for a search-results page by leveraging (1) a compromised search engine or (2) an XSS vulnerability in a search engine, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-1231.

The weakness was shared 03/08/2015 as 463349 (Website). The advisory is shared at code.google.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2015-2239 since 03/08/2015. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 05/01/2022). 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 81647 (Google Chrome < 41.0.2272.76 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows.

Upgrading to version 40.0.2214.115 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at chrome.google.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (81647), SecurityFocus (BID 74855†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-49570†). The entries VDB-73906, VDB-73907, VDB-73908 and VDB-73909 are related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Data processing
CWE: CWE-19
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 81647
Nessus Name: Google Chrome < 41.0.2272.76 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Chrome 40.0.2214.115

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: 463349
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2015-2239 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-2239
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-74369
SecurityFocus: 74855 - Google Chrome CVE-2015-2239 Security Bypass Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 49570 - Google Chrome <41.0.2272.76 Spoofing Vulnerability - CVE-2015-2239, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/30/2015 12:31
Updated: 05/01/2022 09:02
Changes: 03/30/2015 12:31 (63), 06/26/2017 09:10 (5), 05/01/2022 09:02 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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