Vulnerability Description
The XSSAuditor::init function in core/html/parser/XSSAuditor.cpp in the XSS auditor in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 33.0.1750.117, processes POST requests by using the body of a redirecting page instead of the body of a redirect target, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | <= 33.0.1750.116 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2014/02/stable-channel-update_20.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-03/msg00006.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2883
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=331725
- https://src.chromium.org/viewvc/blink?revision=164749&view=revisionPatch
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2014/02/stable-channel-update_20.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-03/msg00006.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2883
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=331725
- https://src.chromium.org/viewvc/blink?revision=164749&view=revisionPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-6656?
CVE-2013-6656 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The XSSAuditor::init function in core/html/parser/XSSAuditor.cpp in the XSS auditor in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 33.0.1750.117, processes POST requests by using the body of a redirecting ...
How severe is CVE-2013-6656?
CVE-2013-6656 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-2013-6656?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome.