Vulnerability Description
Google Chrome before 24.0.1312.52 on Linux uses weak permissions for shared memory segments, which has unspecified impact and attack vectors.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | <= 24.0.1312.51 | |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2013/01/stable-channel-update.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-02/msg00005.html
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=143859
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2013/01/stable-channel-update.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-02/msg00005.html
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=143859
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-0838?
CVE-2013-0838 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Google Chrome before 24.0.1312.52 on Linux uses weak permissions for shared memory segments, which has unspecified impact and attack vectors.
How severe is CVE-2013-0838?
CVE-2013-0838 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-0838?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome, Linux Linux Kernel.