Vulnerability identifier: #VU41965

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2013-6663

CWE-ID: CWE-416

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing vectors related to the resizing of a view. A remote attackers can cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: 33.0.1750.0 - 33.0.1750.136

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External links
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-09/0106.html
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-09/0107.html
http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2014/03/stable-channel-update.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/61306
http://secunia.com/advisories/61318
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6440
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6441
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6442
http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2883
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65930
http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=344492
http://src.chromium.org/viewvc/blink?revision=168152&view=revision
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6537

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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.