Google Chrome prior 46.0.2490.71 ServiceWorker use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Chrome and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component ServiceWorker. The manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2015-6757. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Google Chrome (Web Browser). Affected is an unknown code of the component ServiceWorker. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 10/13/2015 by Muneaki Nishimura with OUSPG as Stable Channel Update, October 2015 as confirmed release notes (Website). The advisory is available at googlechromereleases.blogspot.ch. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2015-6757 since 08/31/2015. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. 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 06/21/2022). 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 86486 (Debian DSA-3376-1 : 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 175531 (Debian Security Update for chromium-browser (DSA 3376-1)).

Upgrading to version 46.0.2490.71 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 (107097), Tenable (86486), SecurityFocus (BID 77071†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-53439†). The entries VDB-78084, VDB-78085, VDB-78472 and VDB-78473 are related to this item. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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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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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: 86486
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-3376-1 : chromium-browser - security update
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OpenVAS ID: 703376
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3376-1 (chromium-browser - security update)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Chrome 46.0.2490.71

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08/31/2015 🔍
10/13/2015 +43 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: Stable Channel Update, October 2015
Researcher: Muneaki Nishimura
Organization: OUSPG
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2015-6757 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-6757
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-78474

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X-Force: 107097 - Google Chrome ServiceWorker code execution
SecurityFocus: 77071 - Google Chrome 46.0.2490.71 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1033816
Vulnerability Center: 53439 - Google Chrome <46.0.2490.71 Remote Code Execution due to Use-After-Free in ServiceWorker, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/15/2015 12:16
Updated: 06/21/2022 22:47
Changes: 10/15/2015 12:16 (68), 02/13/2018 07:28 (12), 06/21/2022 22:35 (4), 06/21/2022 22:47 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:7AA:103

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