VDB-9991 · OSVDB 96405 · GCVE-100-9991

Google Chrome 28.0.1500.95 HTML Import denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Google Chrome 28.0.1500.95. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component HTML Import Handler. This manipulation causes denial of service. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Google Chrome 28.0.1500.95 (Web Browser). Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the component HTML Import Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability.

The weakness was released 08/16/2013 as 9478e09dc4521a81c80f02eafb99f25fac45657a as confirmed git commit (GIT Repository). It is possible to read the advisory at chromium.googlesource.com. The public release was coordinated with Google. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $25k-$100k.

Upgrading 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 src.chromium.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be patching the affected component.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at OSVDB (96405†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-9993 and VDB-9992. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.0

VulDB Base Score: 5.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Upgrade: chrome.google.com
Patch: src.chromium.org

Timelineinfo

08/16/2013 🔍
08/22/2013 +6 days 🔍
05/08/2018 +1720 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: 9478e09dc4521a81c80f02eafb99f25fac45657a
Status: Confirmed
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GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-9991
OSVDB: 96405

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Entryinfo

Created: 08/22/2013 11:13
Updated: 05/08/2018 09:02
Changes: 08/22/2013 11:13 (47), 05/08/2018 09:02 (2)
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