Google Chrome 43 Libvpx negative-size numeric error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Google Chrome 43. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Libvpx. Executing a manipulation of the argument negative-size can lead to numeric error. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2015-1258. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Chrome 43 (Web Browser). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Libvpx. The manipulation of the argument negative-size with an unknown input leads to a numeric error vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-189. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was disclosed 05/19/2015 by Atte Kettunen (Cloudfuzzer) with Zero Day Initiative as Stable Channel Update, May 2015 as confirmed release notes (Website). The advisory is shared for download at googlechromereleases.blogspot.ch. This vulnerability was named CVE-2015-1258 since 01/21/2015. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 83784 (Debian DSA-3267-1 : 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 167838 (OpenSuSE Security Update for Chromium (openSUSE-SU-2015:0969-1)).

Upgrading to version 43.0.2357.65 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 (103270), Tenable (83784), SecurityFocus (BID 74723†), SecurityTracker (ID 1032375†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-50244†). The entries VDB-75465, VDB-75466, VDB-75467 and VDB-75468 are pretty similar. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Numeric error
CWE: CWE-189
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Nessus ID: 83784
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-3267-1 : chromium-browser - security update
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OpenVAS ID: 703267
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3267-1 (chromium-browser - security update)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Chrome 43.0.2357.65

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: Stable Channel Update, May 2015
Researcher: Atte Kettunen (Cloudfuzzer)
Organization: Zero Day Initiative
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2015-1258 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-1258
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-75472

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X-Force: 103270 - Google Chrome Libvpx code execution
SecurityFocus: 74723 - Google Chrome Prior to 43.0.2357.65 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1032375
Vulnerability Center: 50244 - Google Chrome <43.0.2357.65 Unspecified Remote Vulnerability due to Negative-Size Parameter in Libvpx, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 05/20/2015 11:01
Updated: 05/19/2022 08:19
Changes: 05/20/2015 11:01 (79), 06/29/2017 07:20 (7), 05/19/2022 08:17 (3), 05/19/2022 08:19 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:D90:103

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