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A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Google Chrome up to 25.0.1364.160. This affects the function SliderThumbElement::setPositionFromPoint/RenderSliderContainer::layout of the file WebCore/html/shadow/SliderThumbElement.cpp of the component renderBox. This manipulation causes memory corruption. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Chrome up to 25.0.1364.160 (Web Browser). Affected by this vulnerability is the function SliderThumbElement::setPositionFromPoint/RenderSliderContainer::layout of the file WebCore/html/shadow/SliderThumbElement.cpp of the component renderBox. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 03/05/2013 by Ojan Vafai as 144790 as not defined changelog entry (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at trac.webkit.org. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is possible to download the exploit at trac.webkit.org. It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $100k and more.

Upgrading to version 26.0.1410.43 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at chrome.google.com. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at trac.webkit.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be patching the affected component. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at OSVDB (91077†). The entry VDB-7941 is related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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• Web Browser

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• Google

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• Chrome

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• 25.0.1364.160

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• free

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• Vendor: https://www.google.com/
• Product: https://www.google.com/chrome/

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