CVE-2013-2863 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via memory corruption in Google Chrome SSL socket handling.
- 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
- Available
What is CVE-2013-2863?
CVE-2013-2863 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 5 Jun 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
Google Chrome before 27.0.1453.110 does not properly handle SSL sockets, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-2863?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Debian Debian Linux, Google Chrome.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2863?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2013-2863 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-2863 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3pwr-226w-jqr2.