Vulnerability Description
The Debugger extension API in browser/extensions/api/debugger/debugger_api.cc in Google Chrome before 37.0.2062.94 does not validate a tab's URL before an attach operation, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access limitations via an extension that uses a restricted URL, as demonstrated by a chrome:// URL.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | <= 37.0.2062.93 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2014/08/stable-channel-update_26.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-09/msg00027.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60268
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61482
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201408-16.xml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3039
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69401
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030767
- https://crbug.com/367567
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/95472
- https://src.chromium.org/viewvc/chrome?revision=280354&view=revision
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2014/08/stable-channel-update_26.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-09/msg00027.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60268
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61482
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-3172?
CVE-2014-3172 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The Debugger extension API in browser/extensions/api/debugger/debugger_api.cc in Google Chrome before 37.0.2062.94 does not validate a tab's URL before an attach operation, which allows remote attacke...
How severe is CVE-2014-3172?
CVE-2014-3172 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-3172?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome.