Google Chrome < 1.0.154.59 ChromeHTML URI Handling Privilege Escalation

medium Nessus Plugin ID 38154

Synopsis

The remote host contains a web browser that is affected by a same origin policy bypass vulnerability.

Description

The version of Google Chrome installed on the remote host is earlier than 1.0.154.59. Such versions are reportedly affected by an issue when handling URLs with a 'chromehtml:' protocol that could allow an attacker to run scripts of his choosing on any page or enumerate files on the local disk.

If a user has Google Chrome installed, visiting an attacker-controlled web page in another browser could cause Google Chrome to launch, open multiple tabs, and load scripts that run after navigating to a URL of the attacker's choice.

Solution

Upgrade to Google Chrome 1.0.154.59 or later.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 38154

File Name: google_chrome_1_0_154_59.nasl

Version: 1.17

Type: local

Agent: windows

Family: Windows

Published: 4/24/2009

Updated: 4/11/2022

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 4.2

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 4.3

Temporal Score: 3.2

Vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

Temporal Vector: E:U/RL:OF/RC:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:google:chrome

Required KB Items: SMB/Google_Chrome/Installed

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 4/23/2009

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2009-1412

BID: 34704

CWE: 200