Google Chrome up to 25.0.1364.160 ImageLoader Object ImageInputType memory corruption

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A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Google Chrome up to 25.0.1364.160. This vulnerability affects the function ImageInputType of the component ImageLoader Object. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. Applying a patch is the recommended action to fix this issue.

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A vulnerability was found in Google Chrome up to 25.0.1364.160 (Web Browser). It has been classified as critical. This affects the function ImageInputType of the component ImageLoader Object. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 03/11/2013 by Darin Adler as 145423 as not defined changelog entry (Website). The advisory is shared at trac.webkit.org. The vendor cooperated in the coordination of the public release. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. The exploit is shared for download 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 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 (91207†). The entry VDB-7991 is related to this item. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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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

Website

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

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