CVE-2013-2882 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can cause denial of service or potentially execute code via type confusion in Google V8, requiring user interaction.
- 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-2013-2882?
CVE-2013-2882 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 30 Jul 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 V8, as used in Google Chrome before 28.0.1500.95, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors that leverage "type confusion."
Weakness: CWE-843
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-2882?
It affects 4 products.
Linux distribution packages (3)
ruby193-v8 Red Hat:openstack:3::el6 | All versions | 1:3.14.5.10-2.el6 |
ruby193-v8-debuginfo Red Hat:openstack:3::el6 | All versions | 1:3.14.5.10-2.el6 |
ruby193-v8-devel Red Hat:openstack:3::el6 | All versions | 1:3.14.5.10-2.el6 |
Products include Debian Debian Linux, Google Chrome, Nodejs Node.js, Redhat Openstack.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2882?
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-2013-2882 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-2882 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4368-3x2v-g4cm, RHSA-2013:1201, UBUNTU-CVE-2013-2882.