Detections
Analytics
Google Chrome < 17.0.963.78 Multiple Vulnerabilities
high Nessus Plugin ID 58328
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Synopsis
The remote host contains a web browser that is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.Description
The version of Google Chrome installed on the remote host is earlier than 17.0.963.78 and is, therefore, affected by the following vulnerabilities:- The application does not properly handle history navigation.
- An unspecified universal cross-site scripting issue exists.
By exploiting these vulnerabilities in combination, an attacker could bypass Chrome's sandbox and execute arbitrary code on the target machine as demonstrated in March 2012 at Google's Pwnium competition.
Solution
Upgrade to Google Chrome 17.0.963.78 or later.See Also
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 58328
File Name: google_chrome_17_0_963_78.nasl
Version: 1.10
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows
Published: 3/13/2012
Updated: 4/11/2022
Configuration: Enable thorough checks
Supported Sensors: Frictionless Assessment Agent, Frictionless Assessment AWS, Frictionless Assessment Azure, Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 5.9
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 9.3
Temporal Score: 6.9
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:google:chrome
Required KB Items: SMB/Google_Chrome/Installed
Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 3/8/2012
Vulnerability Publication Date: 3/8/2012
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2011-3046