Vulnerabilities > CVE-2017-5081 - Improper Input Validation vulnerability in multiple products

047910
CVSS 3.3 - LOW
Attack vector
LOCAL
Attack complexity
LOW
Privileges required
LOW
Confidentiality impact
NONE
Integrity impact
LOW
Availability impact
NONE
local
low complexity
google
debian
redhat
CWE-20
nessus

Summary

Lack of verification of an extension's locale folder in Google Chrome prior to 59.0.3071.86 for Mac, Windows, and Linux, and 59.0.3071.92 for Android, allowed an attacker with local write access to modify extensions by modifying extension files.

Vulnerable Configurations

Part Description Count
Application
Google
3803
OS
Apple
1
OS
Linux
1
OS
Microsoft
1
OS
Debian
1
OS
Google
1
OS
Redhat
3

Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

  • Buffer Overflow via Environment Variables
    This attack pattern involves causing a buffer overflow through manipulation of environment variables. Once the attacker finds that they can modify an environment variable, they may try to overflow associated buffers. This attack leverages implicit trust often placed in environment variables.
  • Server Side Include (SSI) Injection
    An attacker can use Server Side Include (SSI) Injection to send code to a web application that then gets executed by the web server. Doing so enables the attacker to achieve similar results to Cross Site Scripting, viz., arbitrary code execution and information disclosure, albeit on a more limited scale, since the SSI directives are nowhere near as powerful as a full-fledged scripting language. Nonetheless, the attacker can conveniently gain access to sensitive files, such as password files, and execute shell commands.
  • Cross Zone Scripting
    An attacker is able to cause a victim to load content into their web-browser that bypasses security zone controls and gain access to increased privileges to execute scripting code or other web objects such as unsigned ActiveX controls or applets. This is a privilege elevation attack targeted at zone-based web-browser security. In a zone-based model, pages belong to one of a set of zones corresponding to the level of privilege assigned to that page. Pages in an untrusted zone would have a lesser level of access to the system and/or be restricted in the types of executable content it was allowed to invoke. In a cross-zone scripting attack, a page that should be assigned to a less privileged zone is granted the privileges of a more trusted zone. This can be accomplished by exploiting bugs in the browser, exploiting incorrect configuration in the zone controls, through a cross-site scripting attack that causes the attackers' content to be treated as coming from a more trusted page, or by leveraging some piece of system functionality that is accessible from both the trusted and less trusted zone. This attack differs from "Restful Privilege Escalation" in that the latter correlates to the inadequate securing of RESTful access methods (such as HTTP DELETE) on the server, while cross-zone scripting attacks the concept of security zones as implemented by a browser.
  • Cross Site Scripting through Log Files
    An attacker may leverage a system weakness where logs are susceptible to log injection to insert scripts into the system's logs. If these logs are later viewed by an administrator through a thin administrative interface and the log data is not properly HTML encoded before being written to the page, the attackers' scripts stored in the log will be executed in the administrative interface with potentially serious consequences. This attack pattern is really a combination of two other attack patterns: log injection and stored cross site scripting.
  • Command Line Execution through SQL Injection
    An attacker uses standard SQL injection methods to inject data into the command line for execution. This could be done directly through misuse of directives such as MSSQL_xp_cmdshell or indirectly through injection of data into the database that would be interpreted as shell commands. Sometime later, an unscrupulous backend application (or could be part of the functionality of the same application) fetches the injected data stored in the database and uses this data as command line arguments without performing proper validation. The malicious data escapes that data plane by spawning new commands to be executed on the host.

Nessus

  • NASL familyRed Hat Local Security Checks
    NASL idREDHAT-RHSA-2017-1399.NASL
    descriptionAn update for chromium-browser is now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Supplementary. Red Hat Product Security has rated this update as having a security impact of Important. A Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) base score, which gives a detailed severity rating, is available for each vulnerability from the CVE link(s) in the References section. Chromium is an open source web browser, powered by WebKit (Blink). This update upgrades Chromium to version 59.0.3071.86. Security Fix(es) : * Multiple flaws were found in the processing of malformed web content. A web page containing malicious content could cause Chromium to crash, execute arbitrary code, or disclose sensitive information when visited by the victim. (CVE-2017-5070, CVE-2017-5071, CVE-2017-5072, CVE-2017-5073, CVE-2017-5074, CVE-2017-5075, CVE-2017-5076, CVE-2017-5077, CVE-2017-5078, CVE-2017-5079, CVE-2017-5080, CVE-2017-5081, CVE-2017-5086, CVE-2017-5082, CVE-2017-5083, CVE-2017-5085)
    last seen2020-05-31
    modified2017-06-07
    plugin id100660
    published2017-06-07
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2017-2020 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/100660
    titleRHEL 6 : chromium-browser (RHSA-2017:1399)
  • NASL familyMacOS X Local Security Checks
    NASL idMACOSX_GOOGLE_CHROME_59_0_3071_86.NASL
    descriptionThe version of Google Chrome installed on the remote macOS or Mac OS X host is prior to 59.0.3071.86. It is, therefore, affected by the following vulnerabilities : - A type confusion error exists in the Google V8 component that allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2017-5070) - An out-of-bounds read error exists in the Google V8 component that allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service condition or the disclosure of sensitive information. (CVE-2017-5071) - Multiple unspecified flaws exist in the Omnibox component that allows an attacker to spoof the address in the address bar. (CVE-2017-5072, CVE-2017-5076, CVE-2017-5083, CVE-2017-5086) - A use-after-free error exists in the print preview functionality that allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2017-5073) - A use-after-free error exists in the Apps Bluetooth component that allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2017-5074) - An unspecified flaw exists in the CSP reporting component that allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to disclose sensitive information. (CVE-2017-5075) - An overflow condition exists in the Google Skia component due to improper validation of user-supplied input. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this, by convincing a user to visit a specially crafted website, to cause a denial of service condition or the execution of arbitrary code. (CVE-2017-5077) - An unspecified flaw exists in the mailto handling functionality that allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to inject arbitrary commands. (CVE-2017-5078) - An unspecified flaw exists in Blink that allows an attacker to spoof components in the user interface. (CVE-2017-5079) - A use-after-free free error exists in the credit card autofill functionality that allows an attacker to have an unspecified impact. (CVE-2017-5080) - An unspecified flaw exists that allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass extension verification mechanisms. (CVE-2017-5081) - An unspecified flaw exists in the credit card editor view functionality that allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to disclose credit card information. (CVE-2017-5082) - An unspecified flaw exists in the WebUI pages component that allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code. (CVE-2017-5085) Note that Nessus has not tested for these issues but has instead relied only on the application
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id100680
    published2017-06-08
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2017-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/100680
    titleGoogle Chrome < 59.0.3071.86 Multiple Vulnerabilities (macOS)
  • NASL familyFedora Local Security Checks
    NASL idFEDORA_2017-A66E2C5B62.NASL
    descriptionChromium 59. Add smaller logo files. Fix lots of security bugs: Security fix for CVE-2017-5070, CVE-2017-5071, CVE-2017-5072, CVE-2017-5073, CVE-2017-5074, CVE-2017-5075, CVE-2017-5086, CVE-2017-5076, CVE-2017-5077, CVE-2017-5078, CVE-2017-5079, CVE-2017-5080, CVE-2017-5081, CVE-2017-5082, CVE-2017-5083, CVE-2017-5085 Note that Tenable Network Security has extracted the preceding description block directly from the Fedora update system website. Tenable has attempted to automatically clean and format it as much as possible without introducing additional issues.
    last seen2020-06-05
    modified2017-06-30
    plugin id101124
    published2017-06-30
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2017-2020 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/101124
    titleFedora 25 : 1:chromium-native_client (2017-a66e2c5b62)
  • NASL familyFreeBSD Local Security Checks
    NASL idFREEBSD_PKG_52F4B48B4AC311E799AAE8E0B747A45A.NASL
    descriptionGoogle Chrome releases reports : 30 security fixes in this release Please reference CVE/URL list for details
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id100646
    published2017-06-07
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2017-2018 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/100646
    titleFreeBSD : chromium -- multiple vulnerabilities (52f4b48b-4ac3-11e7-99aa-e8e0b747a45a)
  • NASL familyGentoo Local Security Checks
    NASL idGENTOO_GLSA-201706-20.NASL
    descriptionThe remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-201706-20 (Chromium: Multiple vulnerabilities) Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Chromium web browser. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details. Impact : A remote attacker could possibly execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the process, cause a Denial of Service condition, obtain sensitive information, bypass security restrictions or spoof content. Workaround : There is no known workaround at this time.
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id100946
    published2017-06-21
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2017-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/100946
    titleGLSA-201706-20 : Chromium: Multiple vulnerabilities
  • NASL familyWindows
    NASL idGOOGLE_CHROME_59_0_3071_86.NASL
    descriptionThe version of Google Chrome installed on the remote Windows host is prior to 59.0.3071.86. It is, therefore, affected by the following vulnerabilities : - A type confusion error exists in the Google V8 component that allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2017-5070) - An out-of-bounds read error exists in the Google V8 component that allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service condition or the disclosure of sensitive information. (CVE-2017-5071) - Multiple unspecified flaws exist in the Omnibox component that allows an attacker to spoof the address in the address bar. (CVE-2017-5072, CVE-2017-5076, CVE-2017-5083, CVE-2017-5086) - A use-after-free error exists in the print preview functionality that allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2017-5073) - A use-after-free error exists in the Apps Bluetooth component that allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2017-5074) - An unspecified flaw exists in the CSP reporting component that allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to disclose sensitive information. (CVE-2017-5075) - An overflow condition exists in the Google Skia component due to improper validation of user-supplied input. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this, by convincing a user to visit a specially crafted website, to cause a denial of service condition or the execution of arbitrary code. (CVE-2017-5077) - An unspecified flaw exists in the mailto handling functionality that allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to inject arbitrary commands. (CVE-2017-5078) - An unspecified flaw exists in Blink that allows an attacker to spoof components in the user interface. (CVE-2017-5079) - A use-after-free free error exists in the credit card autofill functionality that allows an attacker to have an unspecified impact. (CVE-2017-5080) - An unspecified flaw exists that allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass extension verification mechanisms. (CVE-2017-5081) - An unspecified flaw exists in the credit card editor view functionality that allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to disclose credit card information. (CVE-2017-5082) - An unspecified flaw exists in the WebUI pages component that allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code. (CVE-2017-5085) Note that Nessus has not tested for these issues but has instead relied only on the application
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id100679
    published2017-06-08
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2017-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/100679
    titleGoogle Chrome < 59.0.3071.86 Multiple Vulnerabilities
  • NASL familyFedora Local Security Checks
    NASL idFEDORA_2017-B8D76BEF4E.NASL
    descriptionChromium 59. Add smaller logo files. Fix lots of security bugs: Security fix for CVE-2017-5070, CVE-2017-5071, CVE-2017-5072, CVE-2017-5073, CVE-2017-5074, CVE-2017-5075, CVE-2017-5086, CVE-2017-5076, CVE-2017-5077, CVE-2017-5078, CVE-2017-5079, CVE-2017-5080, CVE-2017-5081, CVE-2017-5082, CVE-2017-5083, CVE-2017-5085 Note that Tenable Network Security has extracted the preceding description block directly from the Fedora update system website. Tenable has attempted to automatically clean and format it as much as possible without introducing additional issues.
    last seen2020-06-05
    modified2017-07-13
    plugin id101510
    published2017-07-13
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2017-2020 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/101510
    titleFedora 24 : 1:chromium-native_client (2017-b8d76bef4e)
  • NASL familyFedora Local Security Checks
    NASL idFEDORA_2017-C11D7EF69A.NASL
    descriptionChromium 59. Add smaller logo files. Fix lots of security bugs: Security fix for CVE-2017-5070, CVE-2017-5071, CVE-2017-5072, CVE-2017-5073, CVE-2017-5074, CVE-2017-5075, CVE-2017-5086, CVE-2017-5076, CVE-2017-5077, CVE-2017-5078, CVE-2017-5079, CVE-2017-5080, CVE-2017-5081, CVE-2017-5082, CVE-2017-5083, CVE-2017-5085 Note that Tenable Network Security has extracted the preceding description block directly from the Fedora update system website. Tenable has attempted to automatically clean and format it as much as possible without introducing additional issues.
    last seen2020-06-05
    modified2017-07-17
    plugin id101715
    published2017-07-17
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2017-2020 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/101715
    titleFedora 26 : 1:chromium-native_client (2017-c11d7ef69a)
  • NASL familySuSE Local Security Checks
    NASL idOPENSUSE-2017-661.NASL
    descriptionThis update to Chromium 59.0.3071.86 fixes the following security issues : - CVE-2017-5070: Type confusion in V8 - CVE-2017-5071: Out of bounds read in V8 - CVE-2017-5072: Address spoofing in Omnibox - CVE-2017-5073: Use after free in print preview - CVE-2017-5074: Use after free in Apps Bluetooth - CVE-2017-5075: Information leak in CSP reporting - CVE-2017-5086: Address spoofing in Omnibox - CVE-2017-5076: Address spoofing in Omnibox - CVE-2017-5077: Heap buffer overflow in Skia - CVE-2017-5078: Possible command injection in mailto handling - CVE-2017-5079: UI spoofing in Blink - CVE-2017-5080: Use after free in credit card autofill - CVE-2017-5081: Extension verification bypass - CVE-2017-5082: Insufficient hardening in credit card editor - CVE-2017-5083: UI spoofing in Blink - CVE-2017-5085: Inappropriate JavaScript execution on WebUI pages
    last seen2020-06-05
    modified2017-06-08
    plugin id100676
    published2017-06-08
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2017-2020 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/100676
    titleopenSUSE Security Update : chromium (openSUSE-2017-661)

Redhat

advisories
rhsa
idRHSA-2017:1399
rpms
  • chromium-browser-0:59.0.3071.86-1.el6_9
  • chromium-browser-debuginfo-0:59.0.3071.86-1.el6_9