Vulnerability Description
Google Chrome before 28.0.1500.71 on Mac OS X does not ensure a sufficient source of entropy for renderer processes, which might make it easier for remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms in third-party components via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | <= 28.0.1500.70 | |
| Apple | Mac Os X | All versions |
References
- http://git.chromium.org/gitweb/?p=chromium/chromium.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=5e3678ea3
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2013/07/stable-channel-update.html
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=242702
- http://git.chromium.org/gitweb/?p=chromium/chromium.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=5e3678ea3
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2013/07/stable-channel-update.html
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=242702
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-2872?
CVE-2013-2872 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Google Chrome before 28.0.1500.71 on Mac OS X does not ensure a sufficient source of entropy for renderer processes, which might make it easier for remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection ...
How severe is CVE-2013-2872?
CVE-2013-2872 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-2013-2872?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome, Apple Mac Os X.