Vulnerability Description
browser/renderer_host/database_dispatcher_host.cc in Google Chrome before 5.0.375.70 on Linux does not properly handle ViewHostMsg_DatabaseOpenFile messages in chroot-based sandboxing, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended sandbox restrictions via vectors involving fchdir and chdir calls.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 5.0.375.70 | |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=43304Vendor Advisory
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2010/06/stable-channel-update.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40072Vendor Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Third Party Advisory
- http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=43304Vendor Advisory
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2010/06/stable-channel-update.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40072Vendor Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-2298?
CVE-2010-2298 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). browser/renderer_host/database_dispatcher_host.cc in Google Chrome before 5.0.375.70 on Linux does not properly handle ViewHostMsg_DatabaseOpenFile messages in chroot-based sandboxing, which allows re...
How severe is CVE-2010-2298?
CVE-2010-2298 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-2298?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome, Linux Linux Kernel.