Google Chrome 42 WebGL memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Google Chrome 42. This affects an unknown part of the component WebGL. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2015-1240. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Google Chrome 42 (Web Browser). Affected is some unknown functionality of the component WebGL. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

gpu/blink/webgraphicscontext3d_impl.cc in the WebGL implementation in Google Chrome before 42.0.2311.90 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted WebGL program that triggers a state inconsistency.

The weakness was published 04/14/2015 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at googlechromereleases.blogspot.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2015-1240 since 01/21/2015. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (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 (102379), Tenable (83120) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-49575†). Similar entries are available at VDB-75004, VDB-75003, VDB-75002 and VDB-75001. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: 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

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01/21/2015 🔍
04/14/2015 +83 days 🔍
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05/09/2022 +2577 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: usn-2570-1
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2015-1240 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-1240
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-75000

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X-Force: 102379 - Google Chrome WebGL code execution
SecurityFocus: 74165
SecurityTracker: 1032209
Vulnerability Center: 49575 - Google Chrome <42.0.2311.90 Remote DoS in WebGL, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/17/2015 11:12
Updated: 05/09/2022 09:28
Changes: 04/17/2015 11:12 (67), 06/26/2017 09:10 (6), 05/09/2022 09:24 (4), 05/09/2022 09:28 (3)
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Cache ID: 216:B14:103

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