Google Chrome < 25.0.1364.160 WebKit Type Confusion Code Execution

high Nessus Plugin ID 65097

Synopsis

The remote host contains a web browser that is affected by a code execution vulnerability.

Description

The version of Google Chrome installed on the remote host is a version prior to 25.0.1364.160. It includes a vulnerable WebKit version that is affected by a type confusion issue that could allow remote code execution.

Solution

Upgrade to Google Chrome 25.0.1364.160 or later.

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?ff430046

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 65097

File Name: google_chrome_25_0_1364_160.nasl

Version: 1.11

Type: Local

Agent: windows

Family: Windows

Published: 3/8/2013

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: Medium

Score: 5.9

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.5

Temporal Score: 5.5

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2013-0912

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

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:google:chrome

Required KB Items: SMB/Google_Chrome/Installed

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 3/7/2013

Vulnerability Publication Date: 3/7/2013

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2013-0912

BID: 58388