Vulnerability Description
The Hook_Terminate function in chrome_frame/protocol_sink_wrap.cc in the Google Chrome Frame plugin before 26.0.1410.28 for Internet Explorer does not properly handle attach tab requests, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via an _blank value for the target attribute of an A element.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome Frame | <= 26.0.1410.27 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2013/03/beta-channel-update.html
- http://src.chromium.org/viewvc/chrome/trunk/src/chrome_frame/protocol_sink_wrap.
- http://src.chromium.org/viewvc/chrome?view=rev&revision=185956Vendor Advisory
- https://chromiumcodereview.appspot.com/12395021Vendor Advisory
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=178415
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2013/03/beta-channel-update.html
- http://src.chromium.org/viewvc/chrome/trunk/src/chrome_frame/protocol_sink_wrap.
- http://src.chromium.org/viewvc/chrome?view=rev&revision=185956Vendor Advisory
- https://chromiumcodereview.appspot.com/12395021Vendor Advisory
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=178415
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-2493?
CVE-2013-2493 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The Hook_Terminate function in chrome_frame/protocol_sink_wrap.cc in the Google Chrome Frame plugin before 26.0.1410.28 for Internet Explorer does not properly handle attach tab requests, which allows...
How severe is CVE-2013-2493?
CVE-2013-2493 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-2013-2493?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome Frame.