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AUSCERT Security Bulletin
ASB-2009.1067
Google Chrome 2.0.172.43 Released
1 September 2009
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: Google Chrome
Operating System: Windows
Impact/Access: Provide Misleading Information -- Remote/Unauthenticated
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names: CVE-2009-2973
Member content until: Thursday, October 1 2009
OVERVIEW
Google have released a new version of Chrome, correcting a security
vulnerability.
IMPACT
The vendor has provided the following information regarding this
vulnerability:
Google Chrome no longer connects to HTTPS (SSL) sites whose
certificates are signed using MD2 or MD4 hashing algorithms. These
algorithms are considered weak and might allow an attacker to spoof
an invalid site as a valid HTTPS site. [1]
MITIGATION
Google has made version 2.0.172.43 available for download from their
website. [2]
REFERENCES
[1] Google Chrome Releases
http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2009/08/stable-update-security-fixes.html
[2] Google Chrome
http://www.google.com/chrome
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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Australian Computer Emergency Response Team
The University of Queensland
Brisbane
Qld 4072
Internet Email: auscert@auscert.org.au
Facsimile: (07) 3365 7031
Telephone: (07) 3365 4417 (International: +61 7 3365 4417)
AusCERT personnel answer during Queensland business hours
which are GMT+10:00 (AEST).
On call after hours for member emergencies only.
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