Vulnerability in chromium-browser: Multiple Security Issues
Summary
DSA-2811-1: chromium-browser - several. Affects chromium-browser versions < 31.0.1650.63-1~deb7u1. Fixed in 31.0.1650.63-1~deb7u1. How to fix ↓
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Background
chromium-browser is a web browser developed by the Chromium project, which serves as the open-source base for Google Chrome. It provides users with a fast and secure browsing experience, incorporating various features and functionalities. However, several vulnerabilities have been discovered in the chromium-browser, which could potentially compromise user security and privacy.
Vulnerability Detail
The identified vulnerabilities in the chromium-browser include:
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CVE-2013-6634: This vulnerability allows for URL validation bypass in the one-click sign-on helper, potentially leading to unauthorized access.
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CVE-2013-6635: Use-after-free issues in the InsertHTML and Indent DOM editing commands can be exploited, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.
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CVE-2013-6636: An address bar spoofing issue has been identified, which could trick users into visiting malicious websites.
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CVE-2013-6637: Multiple security issues with potential impact have been discovered and addressed by the chrome 31 development team.
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CVE-2013-6638: A buffer overflow vulnerability in the v8 JavaScript library can be exploited to execute arbitrary code.
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CVE-2013-6639: An out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the v8 JavaScript library can lead to memory corruption and potential code execution.
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CVE-2013-6640: An out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the v8 JavaScript library can result in information disclosure or arbitrary code execution.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
31.0.1650.63-1~deb7u1
This is the first release that contains the fix.
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade chromium-browserTip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Workaround
No specific workarounds have been mentioned for these vulnerabilities. It is crucial to apply the recommended package upgrades to ensure the security of your chromium-browser installation.
Conclusion
Multiple security vulnerabilities have been identified in the chromium-browser, which can potentially compromise user security and privacy. It is highly recommended to upgrade your chromium-browser packages to the fixed versions to mitigate these risks. For further support and assistance in vulnerability remediation, you can contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
chromium-browser is an open-source web browser developed by the Chromium project, serving as the base for Google Chrome. It offers fast and secure browsing capabilities.
The identified vulnerabilities in the chromium-browser could lead to unauthorized access, arbitrary code execution, address bar spoofing, and information disclosure. These risks can compromise user security and privacy.
To fix these vulnerabilities, it is recommended to upgrade your chromium-browser packages to the specified versions for your distribution.
No specific workarounds have been mentioned for these vulnerabilities. It is crucial to apply the recommended package upgrades to ensure the security of your chromium-browser installation.
For more information about these vulnerabilities, you can refer to the CVE identifiers provided in the vulnerability details section.
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