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AA-2009.0112 -- [Win] -- chrome: Execute Arbitrary Code
Date: 11 May 2009

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AA-2009.0112                  AUSCERT Advisory

                                   [Win]
                      chrome: Execute Arbitrary Code
                                11 May 2009
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        AusCERT Advisory Summary
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Product:              Google Chrome
Operating System:     Windows
Impact:               Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands
                      Denial of Service
Access:               Remote/Unauthenticated
CVE Names:            CVE-2009-1441 CVE-2009-1442
Member content until: Monday, June 08 2009

OVERVIEW:

      Two vulnerabilities have been identified in Google Chrome.


IMPACT:

      The vendor describes the issues as follows:

      "CVE-2009-1441: Input validation error in the browser process.
      A failure to properly validate input from a renderer (tab) process 
      could allow an attacker to crash the browser and possibly run arbitrary 
      code with the privileges of the logged on user. To exploit this 
      vulnerability, an attacker would need to be able to run arbitrary code 
      inside the renderer process." [1]

      "CVE-2009-1442: Integer overflow in Skia 2D graphics.
      A failure to check the result of integer multiplication when computing 
      image sizes could allow a specially-crafted image or canvas to cause a 
      tab to crash and it might be possible for an attacker to execute 
      arbitrary code inside the (sandboxed) renderer process." [1]


MITIGATION:

      These issues have been corrected in version 1.0.154.64. [2]


REFERENCES:

      [1] Security Fixes
          http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2009/05/stable-update-security-fix.html

      [2] Stable Update: Security Fix
          http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/search/label/Stable%20updates

AusCERT has made every effort to ensure that the information contained
in this document is accurate.  However, the decision to use the information
described is the responsibility of each user or organisation. The decision to
follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is
the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in
accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT
takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or
acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin.

If you believe that your computer system has been compromised or attacked in 
any way, we encourage you to let us know by completing the secure National IT 
Incident Reporting Form at:

        http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=3192

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The University of Queensland
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Qld 4072

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