Vulnerability Description
Cross-domain vulnerability in the WorkerPool API in Google Gears before 0.5.4.2 allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and the intended access restrictions of the allowCrossOrigin function by hosting an assumed-safe file type containing Google Gear commands on the target domain, then accessing that file from the attacking domain, whose response headers are not checked and cause the worker code to run in the target domain.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gears | <= 0.5 |
References
- http://blog.watchfire.com/wfblog/2008/12/breaking-google-gears-cross-origin-commExploit
- http://code.google.com/apis/gears/upcoming/api_workerpool.html#cross_originVendor Advisory
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2008-December/066291.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33062Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32698
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47173
- http://blog.watchfire.com/wfblog/2008/12/breaking-google-gears-cross-origin-commExploit
- http://code.google.com/apis/gears/upcoming/api_workerpool.html#cross_originVendor Advisory
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2008-December/066291.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33062Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32698
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47173
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-6512?
CVE-2008-6512 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Cross-domain vulnerability in the WorkerPool API in Google Gears before 0.5.4.2 allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and the intended access restrictions of the allowCrossOrigin fu...
How severe is CVE-2008-6512?
CVE-2008-6512 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-6512?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Gears.