Vulnerability Description
base/memory/shared_memory_win.cc in Google Chrome before 38.0.2125.101 on Windows does not properly implement read-only restrictions on shared memory, which allows attackers to bypass a sandbox protection mechanism via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | <= 38.0.2125.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2014/10/stable-channel-update.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70273
- https://crbug.com/338538
- https://src.chromium.org/viewvc/chrome?revision=285195&view=revision
- https://src.chromium.org/viewvc/chrome?revision=288152&view=revision
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2014/10/stable-channel-update.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70273
- https://crbug.com/338538
- https://src.chromium.org/viewvc/chrome?revision=285195&view=revision
- https://src.chromium.org/viewvc/chrome?revision=288152&view=revision
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-3196?
CVE-2014-3196 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). base/memory/shared_memory_win.cc in Google Chrome before 38.0.2125.101 on Windows does not properly implement read-only restrictions on shared memory, which allows attackers to bypass a sandbox protec...
How severe is CVE-2014-3196?
CVE-2014-3196 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-3196?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome.