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AUSCERT Security Bulletin
ASB-2016.0027
Multiple vulnerabilities have been identified in Google Chrome
10 March 2016
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: Google Chrome
Operating System: Linux variants
OS X
Windows
Impact/Access: Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands -- Remote with User Interaction
Denial of Service -- Remote with User Interaction
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names: CVE-2016-1645 CVE-2016-1644 CVE-2016-1643
Member content until: Saturday, April 9 2016
OVERVIEW
Multiple vulnerabilities have been identified in Google Chrome prior
to version 49.0.2623.87. [1]
IMPACT
The vendor has provided the following details regarding this issue:
"This update includes 3 security fixes that were contributed by
external researchers. Please see the Chromium security page for more
information.
[$5000][589838] High CVE-2016-1643: Type confusion in Blink. Credit
to cloudfuzzer.
[$3500][590620] High CVE-2016-1644: Use-after-free in Blink. Credit
to Atte Kettunen of OUSPG.
[587227] High CVE-2016-1645: Out-of-bounds write in PDFium. Credit
to anonymous working with HP's Zero Day Initiative" [1]
MITIGATION
The vendor recommends updating to the latest version of Google
Chrome to correct these issues. [1]
REFERENCES
[1] Stable Channel Update
http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/stable-channel-update_8.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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The University of Queensland
Brisbane
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