CVE-2013-0889

Description

Google Chrome before 25.0.1364.97 on Windows and Linux, and before 25.0.1364.99 on Mac OS X, does not properly enforce a user gesture requirement before proceeding with a file download, which might make it easier for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file.

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.64% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory opensuse.org
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2013/02/stable-channel-update_21.html
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=170569
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A16233 vdb entry signature
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-03/msg00045.html vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-0889?
CVE-2013-0889 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2013-0889?
To fix CVE-2013-0889, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2013-0889 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2013-0889 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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