Vulnerability Description
Google Chrome before 21.0.1180.82 on iOS makes certain incorrect calls to WebView methods that trigger use of an applewebdata: URL, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and conduct Universal XSS (UXSS) attacks via vectors involving the document.write method.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | <= 21.0.1180.81 | |
| Apple | Ipad2 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2012/09/chrome-for-ios-update_24.html
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=147625
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2012/09/chrome-for-ios-update_24.html
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=147625
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-2899?
CVE-2012-2899 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Google Chrome before 21.0.1180.82 on iOS makes certain incorrect calls to WebView methods that trigger use of an applewebdata: URL, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and c...
How severe is CVE-2012-2899?
CVE-2012-2899 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-2899?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome, Apple Ipad2.