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AUSCERT Security Bulletin
ASB-2009.1102
Google Chrome: Execute Arbitrary Code
2 October 2009
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: Google Chrome
Operating System: Windows
Impact/Access: Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands -- Remote/Unauthenticated
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names: CVE-2009-0689
Member content until: Sunday, November 1 2009
OVERVIEW
Google have released an update for Chrome, correcting a security
vulnerability.
IMPACT
The vendor has provided the following information regarding this
vulnerability:
"CVE-2009-0689 dtoa() error parsing long floating point numbers
The v8 engine uses a common dtoa() implementation to parse strings
into floating point numbers. We have applied a patch to fix a recent
bug in this component.
Severity: High. An attacker might be able to run arbitrary code
within the Google Chrome sandbox." [1]
MITIGATION
The latest version of Google Chrome can be downloaded from the vendor's
website. [2]
REFERENCES
[1] Google Chrome Releases
http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2009/09/stable-channel-update_30.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
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On call after hours for member emergencies only.
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