Google Chrome up to 26.0.1410.65 html/HTMLLinkElement.cpp shouldLoadLink memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Google Chrome up to 26.0.1410.65. Affected by this vulnerability is the function HTMLLinkElement::shouldLoadLink of the file html/HTMLLinkElement.cpp. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2013-2836. Additionally, an exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Google Chrome up to 26.0.1410.65 (Web Browser). Affected is the function HTMLLinkElement::shouldLoadLink of the file html/HTMLLinkElement.cpp. 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. CVE summarizes:

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Google Chrome before 27.0.1453.93 allow attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have other impact via unknown vectors.

The weakness was released 04/06/2013 as Issue 241595 as confirmed bug report (Website). The advisory is shared for download at code.google.com. The public release was coordinated with the vendor. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2013-2836 since 04/11/2013. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $100k and more. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 66549 (FreeBSD : chromium -- multiple vulnerabilities (358133b5-c2b9-11e2-a738-00262d5ed8ee)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family FreeBSD Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 121201 (Google Chrome Prior to 27.0.1453.93 Multiple Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading to version 27.0.1453.93 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at google.com. The problem might be mitigated by replacing the product with Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer or Opera as an alternative. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version. A possible mitigation has been published 2 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (66549), SecurityFocus (BID 60062†), OSVDB (93931†) and Secunia (SA53430†). Further details are available at nakedsecurity.sophos.com. Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-8503, VDB-8559, VDB-8661 and VDB-8840. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 66549
Nessus Name: FreeBSD : chromium -- multiple vulnerabilities (358133b5-c2b9-11e2-a738-00262d5ed8ee)
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OpenVAS ID: 803705
OpenVAS Name: Google Chrome Multiple Vulnerabilities-01 May13 (Linux)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Chrome 27.0.1453.93
Alternative: Mozilla Firefox/Microsoft Internet Explorer/Opera

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: Issue 241595
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2013-2836 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-2836
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-8976

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SecurityFocus: 60062 - Google Chrome CVE-2013-2836 Multiple Unspecified Security Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 53430 - Google Chrome Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 93931

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/07/2013 10:30
Updated: 04/27/2019 12:47
Changes: 06/07/2013 10:30 (87), 04/27/2019 12:47 (3)
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Cache ID: 216:AB0:103

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