Google Chrome up to 49 Extensions use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Google Chrome up to 49. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Extensions. Executing a manipulation can lead to use after free. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2016-1648. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Chrome up to 49 (Web Browser) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component Extensions. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 03/24/2016 with Zero Day Initiative as Stable Channel Update, March 2016 as confirmed release notes (Blog). The advisory is shared for download at googlechromereleases.blogspot.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-1648 since 01/12/2016. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 07/11/2022). 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 91176 (GLSA-201605-02 : Chromium: Multiple vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Gentoo Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 124865 (Google Chrome Prior to 49.0.2623.108 Multiple Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading to version 49.0.2623.108 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 (91176), SecurityFocus (BID 85457†), SecurityTracker (ID 1035423†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-57736†). The entries VDB-81156, VDB-81157, VDB-81158 and VDB-81159 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: 8.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.6

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VulDB Temp Score: 8.4
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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: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 91176
Nessus Name: GLSA-201605-02 : Chromium: Multiple vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 800562
OpenVAS Name: Google Chrome Security Updates(stable-channel-update_24-2016-03)-Windows
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Chrome 49.0.2623.108

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05/17/2016 +49 days 🔍
07/11/2022 +2246 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: Stable Channel Update, March 2016
Organization: Zero Day Initiative
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-1648 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-1648
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-81544

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SecurityFocus: 85457 - Google Chrome Prior to 49.0.2623.108 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1035423
Vulnerability Center: 57736 - Google Chrome before 49.0.2623.108 Remote Unspecified Vulnerability Related to Use-after-free Read in Extensions, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/29/2016 12:51
Updated: 07/11/2022 15:58
Changes: 03/29/2016 12:51 (80), 02/02/2019 11:42 (14), 07/11/2022 15:58 (3)
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Cache ID: 216:C6B:103

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