Vulnerability Description
The GenerateFunction function in bindings/scripts/code_generator_v8.pm in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 33.0.1750.149, does not implement a certain cross-origin restriction for the EventTarget::dispatchEvent function, which allows remote attackers to conduct Universal XSS (UXSS) attacks via vectors involving events.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | <= 33.0.1750.146 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2014/03/stable-channel-update_11.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-04/msg00008.html
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201408-16.xml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2883
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029914
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=342618
- https://src.chromium.org/viewvc/blink?revision=166999&view=revision
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2014/03/stable-channel-update_11.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-04/msg00008.html
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201408-16.xml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2883
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029914
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=342618
- https://src.chromium.org/viewvc/blink?revision=166999&view=revision
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-1701?
CVE-2014-1701 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The GenerateFunction function in bindings/scripts/code_generator_v8.pm in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 33.0.1750.149, does not implement a certain cross-origin restriction for the EventTarge...
How severe is CVE-2014-1701?
CVE-2014-1701 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-1701?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome.