Google Chrome up to 52 mali_kbase_vinstr.c kbasep_vinstr_attach_client integer overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Google Chrome up to 52. This affects the function kbasep_vinstr_attach_client of the file midgard/mali_kbase_vinstr.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to integer overflow. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2016-5138. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Chrome up to 52 (Web Browser) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function kbasep_vinstr_attach_client of the file midgard/mali_kbase_vinstr.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a integer overflow vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-190. The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound, when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This can introduce other weaknesses when the calculation is used for resource management or execution control. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Integer overflow in the kbasep_vinstr_attach_client function in midgard/mali_kbase_vinstr.c in Google Chrome before 52.0.2743.85 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and use-after-free) by leveraging an unrestricted multiplication.

The weakness was published 08/01/2016 with Google (Website). The advisory is shared for download at googlechromereleases.blogspot.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-5138 since 05/31/2016. 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 known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 09/09/2022). 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 94420 (GLSA-201610-09 : 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.

Upgrading to version 52.0.2743.85 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at chrome.google.com. A possible mitigation has been published 4 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (94420) and SecurityFocus (BID 92139†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Integer overflow
CWE: CWE-190 / CWE-189
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 94420
Nessus Name: GLSA-201610-09 : Chromium: Multiple vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Chrome 52.0.2743.85

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05/31/2016 🔍
07/26/2016 +56 days 🔍
07/31/2016 +5 days 🔍
08/01/2016 +1 days 🔍
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10/29/2016 +89 days 🔍
10/31/2016 +2 days 🔍
09/09/2022 +2139 days 🔍

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Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: googlechromereleases.blogspot.com
Organization: Google
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-5138 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-5138
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-90400
SecurityFocus: 92139 - Google Chrome OS CVE-2016-5138 Heap Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1036484

Entryinfo

Created: 08/01/2016 13:10
Updated: 09/09/2022 15:29
Changes: 08/01/2016 13:10 (63), 03/14/2019 17:53 (14), 09/09/2022 15:29 (3)
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Cache ID: 216:5B3:103

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