Vulnerability Description
Google Chrome before 29 sends HTTP Cookie headers without first validating that they have the required character-set restrictions, which allows remote attackers to conduct the equivalent of a persistent Logout CSRF attack via a crafted parameter that forces a web application to set a malformed cookie within an HTTP response.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | <= 28.0.1500.95 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://redmine.lighttpd.net/issues/2188
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q4/117
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q4/121
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/04/03/10
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=238041
- http://redmine.lighttpd.net/issues/2188
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q4/117
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q4/121
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/04/03/10
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=238041
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-6166?
CVE-2013-6166 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Google Chrome before 29 sends HTTP Cookie headers without first validating that they have the required character-set restrictions, which allows remote attackers to conduct the equivalent of a persiste...
How severe is CVE-2013-6166?
CVE-2013-6166 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-6166?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome.