Vulnerabilities > CVE-2011-3084 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls vulnerability in Google Chrome

047910
CVSS 7.5 - HIGH
Attack vector
NETWORK
Attack complexity
LOW
Privileges required
NONE
Confidentiality impact
PARTIAL
Integrity impact
PARTIAL
Availability impact
PARTIAL
network
low complexity
google
CWE-264
nessus
NVD
Published: 2012-05-16
Updated: 2017-12-29

Summary

Google Chrome before 19.0.1084.46 does not use a dedicated process for the loading of links found on an internal page, which might allow attackers to bypass intended sandbox restrictions via a crafted page.

Vulnerable Configurations

Part Description Count
Application
Google
2288

Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

  • Accessing, Modifying or Executing Executable Files
    An attack of this type exploits a system's configuration that allows an attacker to either directly access an executable file, for example through shell access; or in a possible worst case allows an attacker to upload a file and then execute it. Web servers, ftp servers, and message oriented middleware systems which have many integration points are particularly vulnerable, because both the programmers and the administrators must be in synch regarding the interfaces and the correct privileges for each interface.
  • Leverage Executable Code in Non-Executable Files
    An attack of this type exploits a system's trust in configuration and resource files, when the executable loads the resource (such as an image file or configuration file) the attacker has modified the file to either execute malicious code directly or manipulate the target process (e.g. application server) to execute based on the malicious configuration parameters. Since systems are increasingly interrelated mashing up resources from local and remote sources the possibility of this attack occurring is high. The attack can be directed at a client system, such as causing buffer overrun through loading seemingly benign image files, as in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-028 where specially crafted JPEG files could cause a buffer overrun once loaded into the browser. Another example targets clients reading pdf files. In this case the attacker simply appends javascript to the end of a legitimate url for a pdf (http://www.gnucitizen.org/blog/danger-danger-danger/) http://path/to/pdf/file.pdf#whatever_name_you_want=javascript:your_code_here The client assumes that they are reading a pdf, but the attacker has modified the resource and loaded executable javascript into the client's browser process. The attack can also target server processes. The attacker edits the resource or configuration file, for example a web.xml file used to configure security permissions for a J2EE app server, adding role name "public" grants all users with the public role the ability to use the administration functionality. The server trusts its configuration file to be correct, but when they are manipulated, the attacker gains full control.
  • Blue Boxing
    This type of attack against older telephone switches and trunks has been around for decades. A tone is sent by an adversary to impersonate a supervisor signal which has the effect of rerouting or usurping command of the line. While the US infrastructure proper may not contain widespread vulnerabilities to this type of attack, many companies are connected globally through call centers and business process outsourcing. These international systems may be operated in countries which have not upgraded Telco infrastructure and so are vulnerable to Blue boxing. Blue boxing is a result of failure on the part of the system to enforce strong authorization for administrative functions. While the infrastructure is different than standard current applications like web applications, there are historical lessons to be learned to upgrade the access control for administrative functions.
  • Restful Privilege Elevation
    Rest uses standard HTTP (Get, Put, Delete) style permissions methods, but these are not necessarily correlated generally with back end programs. Strict interpretation of HTTP get methods means that these HTTP Get services should not be used to delete information on the server, but there is no access control mechanism to back up this logic. This means that unless the services are properly ACL'd and the application's service implementation are following these guidelines then an HTTP request can easily execute a delete or update on the server side. The attacker identifies a HTTP Get URL such as http://victimsite/updateOrder, which calls out to a program to update orders on a database or other resource. The URL is not idempotent so the request can be submitted multiple times by the attacker, additionally, the attacker may be able to exploit the URL published as a Get method that actually performs updates (instead of merely retrieving data). This may result in malicious or inadvertent altering of data on the server.
  • Target Programs with Elevated Privileges
    This attack targets programs running with elevated privileges. The attacker would try to leverage a bug in the running program and get arbitrary code to execute with elevated privileges. For instance an attacker would look for programs that write to the system directories or registry keys (such as HKLM, which stores a number of critical Windows environment variables). These programs are typically running with elevated privileges and have usually not been designed with security in mind. Such programs are excellent exploit targets because they yield lots of power when they break. The malicious user try to execute its code at the same level as a privileged system call.

Nessus

  • NASL familyGentoo Local Security Checks
    NASL idGENTOO_GLSA-201205-03.NASL
    descriptionThe remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-201205-03 (Chromium, V8: Multiple vulnerabilities) Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Chromium and V8. Please review the CVE identifiers and release notes referenced below for details. Impact : A context-dependent attacker could entice a user to open a specially crafted website or JavaScript program using Chromium or V8, possibly resulting in the execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the process, or a Denial of Service condition. Workaround : There is no known workaround at this time.
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id59627
    published2012-06-21
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2012-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/59627
    titleGLSA-201205-03 : Chromium, V8: Multiple vulnerabilities
    code
    #
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#
# The descriptive text and package checks in this plugin were
# extracted from Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201205-03.
#
# The advisory text is Copyright (C) 2001-2017 Gentoo Foundation, Inc.
# and licensed under the Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike 
# license. See http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/
#

include("compat.inc");

if (description)
{
  script_id(59627);
  script_version("1.10");
  script_cvs_date("Date: 2018/07/11 17:09:26");

  script_cve_id("CVE-2011-3083", "CVE-2011-3084", "CVE-2011-3085", "CVE-2011-3086", "CVE-2011-3087", "CVE-2011-3088", "CVE-2011-3089", "CVE-2011-3090", "CVE-2011-3091", "CVE-2011-3092", "CVE-2011-3093", "CVE-2011-3094", "CVE-2011-3095", "CVE-2011-3096", "CVE-2011-3100", "CVE-2011-3101");
  script_bugtraq_id(53540);
  script_xref(name:"GLSA", value:"201205-03");

  script_name(english:"GLSA-201205-03 : Chromium, V8: Multiple vulnerabilities");
  script_summary(english:"Checks for updated package(s) in /var/db/pkg");

  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"synopsis", 
    value:
"The remote Gentoo host is missing one or more security-related
patches."
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"description", 
    value:
"The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-201205-03
(Chromium, V8: Multiple vulnerabilities)

    Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Chromium and V8. Please
      review the CVE identifiers and release notes referenced below for
      details.
  
Impact :

    A context-dependent attacker could entice a user to open a specially
      crafted website or JavaScript program using Chromium or V8, possibly
      resulting in the execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the
      process, or a Denial of Service condition.
  
Workaround :

    There is no known workaround at this time."
  );
  # https://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2012/05/stable-channel-update.html
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?9d67fc0e"
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201205-03"
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"solution", 
    value:
"All Chromium users should upgrade to the latest version:
      # emerge --sync
      # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose
      '>=www-client/chromium-19.0.1084.46'
    All V8 users should upgrade to the latest version:
      # emerge --sync
      # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose '>=dev-lang/v8-3.9.24.21'"
  );
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C");
  script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:U/RL:OF/RC:C");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"No known exploits are available");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"false");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"p-cpe:/a:gentoo:linux:chromium");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"p-cpe:/a:gentoo:linux:v8");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/o:gentoo:linux");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2012/05/21");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2012/06/21");
  script_end_attributes();

  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2012-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.");
  script_family(english:"Gentoo Local Security Checks");

  script_dependencies("ssh_get_info.nasl");
  script_require_keys("Host/local_checks_enabled", "Host/Gentoo/release", "Host/Gentoo/qpkg-list");

  exit(0);
}


include("audit.inc");
include("global_settings.inc");
include("qpkg.inc");

if (!get_kb_item("Host/local_checks_enabled")) audit(AUDIT_LOCAL_CHECKS_NOT_ENABLED);
if (!get_kb_item("Host/Gentoo/release")) audit(AUDIT_OS_NOT, "Gentoo");
if (!get_kb_item("Host/Gentoo/qpkg-list")) audit(AUDIT_PACKAGE_LIST_MISSING);


flag = 0;

if (qpkg_check(package:"www-client/chromium", unaffected:make_list("ge 19.0.1084.46"), vulnerable:make_list("lt 19.0.1084.46"))) flag++;
if (qpkg_check(package:"dev-lang/v8", unaffected:make_list("ge 3.9.24.21"), vulnerable:make_list("lt 3.9.24.21"))) flag++;

if (flag)
{
  if (report_verbosity > 0) security_hole(port:0, extra:qpkg_report_get());
  else security_hole(0);
  exit(0);
}
else
{
  tested = qpkg_tests_get();
  if (tested) audit(AUDIT_PACKAGE_NOT_AFFECTED, tested);
  else audit(AUDIT_PACKAGE_NOT_INSTALLED, "Chromium / V8");
}
  • NASL familyWindows
    NASL idGOOGLE_CHROME_19_0_1084_46.NASL
    descriptionThe version of Google Chrome installed on the remote host is earlier than 19.0.1084.46 and is, therefore, affected by the following vulnerabilities : - Video content with FTP can cause crashes. (CVE-2011-3083) - Internal links are not loaded in their own process. (CVE-2011-3084) - Lengthy auto-filled values can corrupt the user interface. (CVE-2011-3085) - Use-after free errors exist related to style elements, table handling, indexed DBs, GTK
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id59117
    published2012-05-16
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2012-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/59117
    titleGoogle Chrome < 19.0.1084.46 Multiple Vulnerabilities
    code
    #
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#

include("compat.inc");

if (description)
{
  script_id(59117);
  script_version("1.13");
  script_cvs_date("Date: 2019/12/04");

  script_cve_id(
    "CVE-2011-3083",
    "CVE-2011-3084",
    "CVE-2011-3085",
    "CVE-2011-3086",
    "CVE-2011-3087",
    "CVE-2011-3088",
    "CVE-2011-3089",
    "CVE-2011-3090",
    "CVE-2011-3091",
    "CVE-2011-3092",
    "CVE-2011-3093",
    "CVE-2011-3094",
    "CVE-2011-3095",
    "CVE-2011-3097",
    "CVE-2011-3098",
    "CVE-2011-3099",
    "CVE-2011-3100",
    "CVE-2011-3102"
  );
  script_bugtraq_id(53540, 53808);

  script_name(english:"Google Chrome < 19.0.1084.46 Multiple Vulnerabilities");
  script_summary(english:"Checks version number of Google Chrome");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
"The remote host contains a web browser that is affected by multiple
vulnerabilities.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
"The version of Google Chrome installed on the remote host is earlier
than 19.0.1084.46 and is, therefore, affected by the following
vulnerabilities :

  - Video content with FTP can cause crashes.
    (CVE-2011-3083)

  - Internal links are not loaded in their own process.
    (CVE-2011-3084)

  - Lengthy auto-filled values can corrupt the user
    interface. (CVE-2011-3085)

  - Use-after free errors exist related to style elements,
    table handling, indexed DBs, GTK 'omnibox' handling,
    and corrupt font encoding names related to PDF handling.
    (CVE-2011-3086, CVE-2011-3089, CVE-2011-3091,
    CVE-2011-3096, CVE-2011-3099)

  - An error exists related to windows navigation.
    (CVE-2011-3087)

  - Out-of-bounds read errors exist related to hairline
    drawing, glyph handling, Tibetan, OGG containers, PDF
    sampled functions and drawing dash paths.
    (CVE-2011-3088, CVE-2011-3093, CVE-2011-3094,
    CVE-2011-3095, CVE-2011-3097, CVE-2011-3100)

  - A race condition related to workers exists.
    (CVE-2011-3090)

  - An invalid write exists in the v8 regex processing.
    (CVE-2011-3092)

  - An error exists related to Windows Media Player plugin
    and the search path. (CVE-2011-3098)

  - An off-by-one out-of-bounds write error exists in
    libxml. (CVE-2011-3102)");
  # http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2012/05/stable-channel-update.html
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?57869300");
  # http://build.chromium.org/f/chromium/perf/dashboard/ui/changelog.html?url=/trunk/src&range=119867:129376&mode=html
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?ac840e6e");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
"Upgrade to Google Chrome 19.0.1084.46 or later.");
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C");
  script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:U/RL:OF/RC:C");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cvss_score_source", value:"CVE-2011-3099");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"No known exploits are available");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"false");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2012/05/15");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2012/05/15");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2012/05/16");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:google:chrome");
  script_end_attributes();

  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_family(english:"Windows");

  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2012-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");

  script_dependencies("google_chrome_installed.nasl");
  script_require_keys("SMB/Google_Chrome/Installed");

  exit(0);
}

include("google_chrome_version.inc");

get_kb_item_or_exit("SMB/Google_Chrome/Installed");

installs = get_kb_list("SMB/Google_Chrome/*");
google_chrome_check_version(installs:installs, fix:'19.0.1084.46', severity:SECURITY_HOLE);
  • NASL familyFreeBSD Local Security Checks
    NASL idFREEBSD_PKG_1449AF379EBA11E1B9C100262D5ED8EE.NASL
    descriptionGoogle Chrome Releases reports : [112983] Low CVE-2011-3083: Browser crash with video + FTP. Credit to Aki Helin of OUSPG. [113496] Low CVE-2011-3084: Load links from internal pages in their own process. Credit to Brett Wilson of the Chromium development community. [118374] Medium CVE-2011-3085: UI corruption with long autofilled values. Credit to
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id59103
    published2012-05-16
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2012-2013 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/59103
    titleFreeBSD : chromium -- multiple vulnerabilities (1449af37-9eba-11e1-b9c1-00262d5ed8ee)
  • NASL familySuSE Local Security Checks
    NASL idOPENSUSE-2012-516.NASL
    descriptionVersion upgrade of chromium to address multiple security vulnerabilities.
    last seen2020-06-05
    modified2014-06-13
    plugin id74715
    published2014-06-13
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2014-2020 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/74715
    titleopenSUSE Security Update : chromium / v8 (openSUSE-SU-2012:0993-1)
  • NASL familySuSE Local Security Checks
    NASL idOPENSUSE-2012-295.NASL
    descriptionChromium update to 21.0.1145 - Fixed several issues around audio not playing with videos - Crash Fixes - Improvements to trackpad on Cr-48 - Security Fixes (bnc#762481) - CVE-2011-3083: Browser crash with video + FTP - CVE-2011-3084: Load links from internal pages in their own process. - CVE-2011-3085: UI corruption with long autofilled values - CVE-2011-3086: Use-after-free with style element. - CVE-2011-3087: Incorrect window navigation - CVE-2011-3088: Out-of-bounds read in hairline drawing - CVE-2011-3089: Use-after-free in table handling. - CVE-2011-3090: Race condition with workers. - CVE-2011-3091: Use-after-free with indexed DB - CVE-2011-3092: Invalid write in v8 regex - CVE-2011-3093: Out-of-bounds read in glyph handling - CVE-2011-3094: Out-of-bounds read in Tibetan handling - CVE-2011-3095: Out-of-bounds write in OGG container. - CVE-2011-3096: Use-after-free in GTK omnibox handling. - CVE-2011-3098: Bad search path for Windows Media Player plug-in - CVE-2011-3100: Out-of-bounds read drawing dash paths. - CVE-2011-3101: Work around Linux Nvidia driver bug - CVE-2011-3102: Off-by-one out-of-bounds write in libxml.
    last seen2020-06-05
    modified2014-06-13
    plugin id74634
    published2014-06-13
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2014-2020 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/74634
    titleopenSUSE Security Update : chromium / v8 (openSUSE-SU-2012:0656-1)

Oval

accepted2013-08-12T04:07:22.404-04:00
classvulnerability
contributors
  • nameShane Shaffer
    organizationG2, Inc.
  • nameShane Shaffer
    organizationG2, Inc.
  • nameMaria Kedovskaya
    organizationALTX-SOFT
definition_extensions
commentGoogle Chrome is installed
ovaloval:org.mitre.oval:def:11914
descriptionGoogle Chrome before 19.0.1084.46 does not use a dedicated process for the loading of links found on an internal page, which might allow attackers to bypass intended sandbox restrictions via a crafted page.
familywindows
idoval:org.mitre.oval:def:15223
statusaccepted
submitted2012-05-16T08:35:52.000-04:00
titleGoogle Chrome before 19.0.1084.46 does not use a dedicated process for the loading of links found on an internal page
version44

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