Vulnerability identifier: #VU44720

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2011-2859

CWE-ID: CWE-276

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 read and manipulate data.

Google Chrome before 14.0.835.163 uses incorrect permissions for non-gallery pages, which has unspecified impact and attack vectors.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: 14.0.835.0 - 14.0.835.162

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External links
http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=93497
http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2011/09/stable-channel-update_16.html
http://osvdb.org/75561
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/69886
http://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14594

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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.