Google Chrome 27.0.1453.94 editing/Editor.cpp dispatchEditableContentChangedEvents memory corruption
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability was found in Google Chrome 27.0.1453.94. It has been declared as critical. The impacted element is the function dispatchEditableContentChangedEvents of the file editing/Editor.cpp. The manipulation results in memory corruption.
This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2013-2865. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.
A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.
Details
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Google Chrome 27.0.1453.94 (Web Browser). Affected is the function dispatchEditableContentChangedEvents of the file editing/Editor.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 27.0.1453.110 allow attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have other impact via unknown vectors.
The weakness was shared 05/15/2013 by Sebastien Marchand (bobbyholley) with Chromium Development Community as 246389 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is available at code.google.com. The vendor cooperated in the coordination of the public release. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2013-2865 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 66852 (Debian DSA-2706-1 : chromium-browser - several vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 121225 (Google Chrome Prior to 27.0.1453.110 Multiple Vulnerabilities).
Upgrading to version 27.0.1453.110 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 6 days after the disclosure of the vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (66852), SecurityFocus (BID 60325†), OSVDB (93908†), Secunia (SA53681†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-39852†). The entries VDB-8942, VDB-8943, VDB-8944 and VDB-8945 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.
Product
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Website
- Vendor: https://www.google.com/
- Product: https://www.google.com/chrome/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 10.0VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.0
VulDB Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Temp Score: 9.0
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Exploiting
Class: Memory corruptionCWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 66852
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-2706-1 : chromium-browser - several vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 892706
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 2706-1 (chromium-browser - several vulnerabilities
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Countermeasures
Recommended: PatchStatus: 🔍
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Upgrade: Chrome 27.0.1453.110
Patch: trac.webkit.org
Timeline
04/11/2013 🔍05/15/2013 🔍
05/21/2013 🔍
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05/14/2021 🔍
Sources
Vendor: google.comProduct: google.com
Advisory: 246389
Researcher: Sebastien Marchand (bobbyholley)
Organization: Chromium Development Community
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2013-2865 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-2865
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-8994
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SecurityFocus: 60325 - RETIRED: Google Chrome Prior to 27.0.1453.110 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 53681 - Google Chrome Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 93908
Vulnerability Center: 39852 - Google Chrome <27.0.1453.110 Remote DoS Vulnerability - CVE-2013-2865, High
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Entry
Created: 06/07/2013 16:22Updated: 05/14/2021 10:36
Changes: 06/07/2013 16:22 (87), 05/01/2017 11:38 (6), 05/14/2021 10:36 (2)
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