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Google Chrome < 24.0.1312.56 Multiple Vulnerabilities
high Nessus Plugin ID 63645
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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 24.0.1312.56 and is, therefore, affected by the following vulnerabilities :- A use-after-free vulnerability exists related to font handling and canvas. (CVE-2013-0839)
- An error exists related to URL validation and the opening of new browser windows. (CVE-2013-0840)
- An array index is not properly checked in relation to content blocking. (CVE-2013-0841)
- An unspecified error exists related to handling null characters in embedded paths. (CVE-2013-0842)
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 24.0.1312.56 or later.See Also
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 63645
File Name: google_chrome_24_0_1312_56.nasl
Version: 1.19
Type: Local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows
Published: 1/22/2013
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-2013-0842
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-2013-0842
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: 1/22/2013
Vulnerability Publication Date: 1/22/2013
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2013-0839, CVE-2013-0840, CVE-2013-0841, CVE-2013-0842