#VU43936 Input validation error in Google Chrome - CVE-2012-2825

Vulnerability identifier: #VU43936

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2012-2825

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Google Chrome
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers

Vendor: Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform service disruption.

The XSL implementation in Google Chrome before 20.0.1132.43 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (incorrect read operation) via unspecified vectors.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: 20.0.1132.0 - 20.0.1132.41

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External links
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=127417
https://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2012/06/stable-channel-update_26.html
https://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Oct/msg00009.html
https://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Sep/msg00006.html
https://secunia.com/advisories/54886
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT5934
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT6001
https://hermes.opensuse.org/messages/15075728
https://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2013/suse-su-20131654-1.html
https://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2013/suse-su-20131656-1.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.