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AUSCERT Security Bulletin
ASB-2014.0140
Stable Google Chrome update addresses multiple vulnerabilities
10 December 2014
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: Google Chrome
Operating System: Windows
Linux variants
OS X
Impact/Access: Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands -- Remote with User Interaction
Denial of Service -- Remote with User Interaction
Access Confidential Data -- Remote with User Interaction
Reduced Security -- Remote with User Interaction
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names: CVE-2014-9164 CVE-2014-9163 CVE-2014-9162
CVE-2014-8443 CVE-2014-0587 CVE-2014-0580
Member content until: Friday, January 9 2015
Reference: ESB-2014.2338
OVERVIEW
Google has released Chrome 39.0.2171.95 which includes an update for
Adobe Flash as well as other fixes. [1]
IMPACT
Google references the Adobe Security bulletin, which provides the
following details regarding the vulnerabilities:
"Adobe has released security updates for Adobe Flash Player for
Windows, Macintosh and Linux. These updates address vulnerabilities
that could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the
affected system." [2]
MITIGATION
The vendor recommends updating to the latest version of Google
Chrome to correct these issues.
REFERENCES
[1] Stable Channel Update
http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com.au/2014/12/stable-channel-update.html
[2] Security updates available for Adobe Flash Player
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb14-27.html
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.
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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
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On call after hours for member emergencies only.
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