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AA-2009.0155 -- [Win] -- Google Chrome: Execute Arbitrary Code

Date: 26 June 2009

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AA-2009.0155                  AUSCERT Advisory

                                   [Win]
                   Google Chrome: Execute Arbitrary Code
                               26 June 2009
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        AusCERT Advisory Summary
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Product:              Google Chrome
Operating System:     Windows
Impact:               Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands
Access:               Remote/Unauthenticated
CVE Names:            CVE-2009-2121
Member content until: Friday, July 24 2009

OVERVIEW:

       A buffer overflow vulnerability has been reported in Google Chrome
       web browser before version 2.0.172.33. [1]


IMPACT:

       The vulnerability is in the HTTP response handling code in Google
       Chrome. It could allow an attacker (via a malicious web server) to
       crash the browser or possibly execute arbitrary code. [1]


MITIGATION:

       Upgrade Google Chrome to version 2.0.172.33 (or later).


REFERENCES:

       [1] Stable, Beta update: Security fix
           http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2009/06/stable-beta-update-security-fix.html

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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
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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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