Vulnerability Description
The FilePath::ReferencesParent function in files/file_path.cc in Google Chrome before 29.0.1547.57 on Windows does not properly handle pathname components composed entirely of . (dot) and whitespace characters, which allows remote attackers to conduct directory traversal attacks via a crafted directory name.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Chrome | <= 29.0.1547.56 | |
| Microsoft | Windows | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://crbug.com/181617
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2013/08/stable-channel-update.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2741
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://src.chromium.org/viewvc/chrome?revision=200603&view=revision
- http://crbug.com/181617
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2013/08/stable-channel-update.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2741
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://src.chromium.org/viewvc/chrome?revision=200603&view=revision
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-2900?
CVE-2013-2900 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The FilePath::ReferencesParent function in files/file_path.cc in Google Chrome before 29.0.1547.57 on Windows does not properly handle pathname components composed entirely of . (dot) and whitespace c...
How severe is CVE-2013-2900?
CVE-2013-2900 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-2013-2900?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Debian Linux, Google Chrome, Microsoft Windows.