Google Chrome prior 47.0.2526.80 Handler Function object_backed_native_handler.cc type confusion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Chrome. It has been declared as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the file extensions/renderer/object_backed_native_handler.cc of the component Handler Function. Such manipulation leads to type confusion. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2015-6788. There is no available exploit. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Google Chrome (Web Browser). Affected by this issue is some unknown processing of the file extensions/renderer/object_backed_native_handler.cc of the component Handler Function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a type confusion vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-843. The product allocates or initializes a resource such as a pointer, object, or variable using one type, but it later accesses that resource using a type that is incompatible with the original type. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

The ObjectBackedNativeHandler class in extensions/renderer/object_backed_native_handler.cc in the extensions subsystem in Google Chrome before 47.0.2526.80 improperly implements handler functions, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors that leverage "type confusion."

The weakness was presented 12/14/2015 by Cloudfuzzer (Website). The advisory is available at codereview.chromium.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2015-6788 since 08/31/2015. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/01/2022). 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 87360 (Debian DSA-3418-1 : 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 and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 175581 (Debian Security Update for chromium-browser (DSA 3418-1)).

Upgrading to version 47.0.2526.80 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 (87360), SecurityFocus (BID 78734†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-55020†). See VDB-79779, VDB-79780, VDB-79781 and VDB-79782 for similar entries. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Type confusion
CWE: CWE-843
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Nessus ID: 87360
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-3418-1 : chromium-browser - security update
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OpenVAS ID: 703418
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3418-1 (chromium-browser - security update)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Chrome 47.0.2526.80

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: RHSA-2015:2618
Researcher: Cloudfuzzer
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2015-6788 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-6788
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-79778

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SecurityFocus: 78734 - Google Chrome Prior to 47.0.2526.80 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
Vulnerability Center: 55020 - Google Chrome <47.0.2526.80 Remote DoS and Unspecified Other Vulnerabilities due to Type Confusion in Extensions, Critical

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Entryinfo

Created: 12/15/2015 09:15
Updated: 07/01/2022 03:30
Changes: 12/15/2015 09:15 (66), 05/14/2018 08:58 (13), 07/01/2022 03:30 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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