Google Chrome up to 43.0.2357.134 Expat XML_GetBuffer numeric error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Google Chrome up to 43.0.2357.134. This issue affects the function XML_GetBuffer of the component Expat. Such manipulation leads to numeric error. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2015-1283. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Chrome up to 43.0.2357.134 (Web Browser) and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is the function XML_GetBuffer of the component Expat. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a numeric error vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-189. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Multiple integer overflows in the XML_GetBuffer function in Expat through 2.1.0, as used in Google Chrome before 44.0.2403.89 and other products, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted XML data, a related issue to CVE-2015-2716.

The weakness was shared 07/23/2015 as Stable Channel Update, July 2015 as confirmed release notes (Blog). The advisory is shared for download at googlechromereleases.blogspot.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2015-1283 since 01/21/2015. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 84990 (Debian DLA-281-1 : expat 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 and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 168894 (SUSE Enterprise Linux Security update for expat (SUSE-SU-2016:1512-1)).

Upgrading to version 44.0.2403.89 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 Tenable (84990), SecurityFocus (BID 75973†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-54132†). The entries VDB-76771, VDB-76772, VDB-76773 and VDB-76774 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.0

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Class: Numeric error
CWE: CWE-189
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Nessus ID: 84990
Nessus Name: Debian DLA-281-1 : expat security update
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OpenVAS ID: 703315
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3315-1 (chromium-browser - security update)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Chrome 44.0.2403.89

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: Stable Channel Update, July 2015
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2015-1283 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-1283
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-76784

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SecurityFocus: 75973
SecurityTracker: 1033031
Vulnerability Center: 54132 - Google Chrome <44.0.2403.89 Remote DoS or Other Impact in Expat - CVE-2015-1283, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/23/2015 10:05
Updated: 06/03/2022 15:53
Changes: 07/23/2015 10:05 (76), 03/10/2018 10:58 (3), 06/03/2022 15:53 (3)
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Cache ID: 216:D30:103

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