Vulnerability Description
common/extensions/sync_helper.cc in Google Chrome before 28.0.1500.71 proceeds with sync operations for NPAPI extensions without checking for a certain plugin permission setting, which might allow remote attackers to trigger unwanted extension changes via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Chrome | <= 28.0.1500.70 |
References
- http://git.chromium.org/gitweb/?p=chromium/chromium.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=84ece2d5a
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2013/07/stable-channel-update.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2724
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=252034
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://git.chromium.org/gitweb/?p=chromium/chromium.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=84ece2d5a
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2013/07/stable-channel-update.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2724
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=252034
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-2868?
CVE-2013-2868 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). common/extensions/sync_helper.cc in Google Chrome before 28.0.1500.71 proceeds with sync operations for NPAPI extensions without checking for a certain plugin permission setting, which might allow rem...
How severe is CVE-2013-2868?
CVE-2013-2868 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-2868?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Debian Linux, Google Chrome.