Google Chrome 42 IPC use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Chrome 42. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component IPC. Executing a manipulation can lead to use after free. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2015-1237. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Chrome 42 (Web Browser). This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component IPC. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was presented 04/14/2015 (Website). The advisory is available at googlechromereleases.blogspot.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2015-1237 since 01/21/2015. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 05/09/2022). 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 83120 (Debian DSA-3238-1 : chromium-browser - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 123525 (Google Chrome Prior to 42.0.2311.90 Multiple Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading to version 42.0.2311.90 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at chrome.google.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (102377), Tenable (83120) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-49573†). See VDB-75002, VDB-75001, VDB-75000 and VDB-74999 for similar entries. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Unproven

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Nessus ID: 83120
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-3238-1 : chromium-browser - security update
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OpenVAS ID: 703238
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3238-1 (chromium-browser - security update)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Chrome 42.0.2311.90

Timelineinfo

01/21/2015 🔍
04/14/2015 +83 days 🔍
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04/15/2015 +1 days 🔍
04/17/2015 +2 days 🔍
04/19/2015 +2 days 🔍
05/09/2022 +2577 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: usn-2570-1
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2015-1237 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-1237
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-74998

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X-Force: 102377 - Google Chrome IPC code execution
SecurityFocus: 74165
SecurityTracker: 1032209
Vulnerability Center: 49573 - Google Chrome <42.0.2311.90 Remote Code Execution due to Use After Free in IPC, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/17/2015 11:12
Updated: 05/09/2022 09:11
Changes: 04/17/2015 11:12 (65), 06/26/2017 09:10 (7), 05/09/2022 09:06 (5), 05/09/2022 09:10 (1), 05/09/2022 09:11 (2)
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