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Google Chrome < 23.0.1271.95 Multiple Vulnerabilities

high Log Correlation Engine Plugin ID 800921

Synopsis

The remote host contains a web browser that is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.

Description

Versions of Google Chrome earlier than 23.0.1271.95 are potentially affected by the following vulnerabilities :

 - A use-after-free error exists related to media source handling. (CVE-2012-5137)

 - An unspecified error exists related to file path handling. (CVE-2012-5138)
Successful exploitation of either of these issues could lead to an application crash or even allow arbitrary code execution, subject to the user's privileges.

Solution

Upgrade to Google Chrome 23.0.1271.95 or later.

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?47d38cbb

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 800921

Family: Web Clients

Published: 11/30/2012

Nessus ID: 63110

Vulnerability Information

Patch Publication Date: 11/29/2012

Vulnerability Publication Date: 11/29/2012

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2012-5137, CVE-2012-5138

BID: 56741