Vulnerability Description
The SharedMemory::Create function in memory/shared_memory_posix.cc in Google Chrome before 29.0.1547.57 uses weak permissions under /dev/shm/, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via direct access to a POSIX shared-memory file.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Chrome | <= 29.0.1547.56 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://crbug.com/254159
- 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=209814&view=revision
- http://crbug.com/254159
- 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=209814&view=revision
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-2905?
CVE-2013-2905 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The SharedMemory::Create function in memory/shared_memory_posix.cc in Google Chrome before 29.0.1547.57 uses weak permissions under /dev/shm/, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information vi...
How severe is CVE-2013-2905?
CVE-2013-2905 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-2013-2905?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Debian Linux, Google Chrome.