Google Chrome up to 53 input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Google Chrome up to 53. This issue affects some unknown processing. The manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2016-5178. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, was found in Google Chrome up to 53 (Web Browser). Affected is some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Google Chrome before 53.0.2785.143 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have other impact via unknown vectors.

The weakness was shared 09/29/2016 as Stable Channel Update for Desktop, September 2016 as confirmed release notes (Website). The advisory is available at googlechromereleases.blogspot.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-5178 since 05/31/2016. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 05/12/2019). 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 93837 (Debian DSA-3683-1 : chromium-browser - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 175852 (Debian Security Update for chromium-browser (DSA 3683-1)).

Upgrading to version 53.0.2785.143 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 (93837), SecurityFocus (BID 93238†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1036970†). The entries VDB-91674, VDB-91675, VDB-91676 and VDB-91677 are related to this item. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.6

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 93837
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-3683-1 : chromium-browser - security update
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OpenVAS ID: 703683
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3683-1 (chromium-browser - security update)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Chrome 53.0.2785.143

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05/31/2016 🔍
09/29/2016 +121 days 🔍
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10/04/2016 +5 days 🔍
10/06/2016 +2 days 🔍
10/10/2016 +4 days 🔍
05/23/2017 +225 days 🔍
05/12/2019 +719 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: Stable Channel Update for Desktop, September 2016
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-5178 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-5178
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-92514

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SecurityFocus: 93238 - Google Chrome Prior to 52.0.2743.82 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1036970

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/10/2016 17:37
Updated: 05/12/2019 19:03
Changes: 10/10/2016 17:37 (75), 05/12/2019 19:03 (14)
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Cache ID: 216:8E4:103

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