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Google Chrome < 23.0.1271.97 Multiple Vulnerabilities
high Nessus Plugin ID 63232
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Synopsis
The remote host contains a web browser that is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.Description
The version of Google Chrome installed on the remote host is earlier than 23.0.1271.97 and is, therefore, affected by the following vulnerabilities :- Use-after-free errors exist related to visibility events and the URL loader. (CVE-2012-5139, CVE-2012-5140)
- An unspecified error exists related to instantiation of the 'Chromoting' client plugin. (CVE-2012-5141)
- An unspecified error exists related to history navigation that can lead to application crashes.
(CVE-2012-5142)
- An integer overflow error exists related to the 'PPAPI' image buffers. (CVE-2012-5143)
- A stack corruption error exists related to 'AAC' decoding. (CVE-2012-5144)
- The bundled version of Adobe Flash Player contains flaws that can lead to arbitrary code execution.
(CVE-2012-5676, CVE-2012-5677, CVE-2012-5678)
Successful exploitation of some of these issues could lead to an application crash or even allow arbitrary code execution, subject to the user's privileges.
Solution
Upgrade to Google Chrome 23.0.1271.97 or later.See Also
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-13-021/
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb12-27.html
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 63232
File Name: google_chrome_23_0_1271_97.nasl
Version: 1.19
Type: Local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows
Published: 12/12/2012
Updated: 5/19/2026
Configuration: Enable thorough checks (optional)
Supported Sensors: Frictionless Assessment AWS, Frictionless Assessment Azure, Frictionless Assessment Agent, Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: High
Score: 8.9
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: Critical
Base Score: 10
Temporal Score: 8.7
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2012-5678
CVSS v3
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 8.8
Temporal Score: 8.4
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:H/RL:O/RC:C
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2012-5678
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:google:chrome
Required KB Items: SMB/Google_Chrome/Installed
Exploit Available: true
Exploit Ease: Exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 12/11/2012
Vulnerability Publication Date: 12/11/2012
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2012-5139, CVE-2012-5140, CVE-2012-5141, CVE-2012-5142, CVE-2012-5143, CVE-2012-5144, CVE-2012-5676, CVE-2012-5677, CVE-2012-5678