CVE-2013-2833 Use after free in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 16 Apr 2013 Updated 17 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can cause denial of service or execute code via a use-after-free flaw in the Chrome OS O3D plug-in.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2013-2833?

CVE-2013-2833 is a critical use after free vulnerability in Google Chrome Os, published on 16 Apr 2013. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Use-after-free vulnerability in the O3D plug-in in Google Chrome OS before 26.0.1410.57 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors related to improper management of ownership relationships involving Elements and DrawElements.

Weakness: CWE-399

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-2833?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Chrome Os.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2833?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-2833 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.

Is CVE-2013-2833 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-2833 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-7235-cf4g-g52q.