What is the severity of CVE-2013-0888?

CVE-2013-0888 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service through out-of-bounds reads.

How do I fix CVE-2013-0888?

To fix CVE-2013-0888, update Google Chrome to version 25.0.1364.97 or higher on affected platforms.

Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2013-0888?

CVE-2013-0888 affects Google Chrome versions earlier than 25.0.1364.97 on Windows and Linux, and earlier than 25.0.1364.99 on Mac OS X.

Can CVE-2013-0888 be exploited without user intervention?

Yes, CVE-2013-0888 can be exploited by remote attackers without requiring user intervention, leading to a potential denial of service.

Is there a specific operating system targeted by CVE-2013-0888?

CVE-2013-0888 primarily targets users of Google Chrome on Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X.

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CVE-2013-0888

medium

CWE

125

23/2/2013

6/8/2024

CVE-2013-0888

First published: Sat Feb 23 2013(Updated: )

Skia, as used in Google Chrome before 25.0.1364.97 on Windows and Linux, and before 25.0.1364.99 on Mac OS X, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via vectors related to a "user gesture check for dangerous file downloads."

Credit: cve-coordination@google.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
openSUSE	=12.1
openSUSE	=12.2
Google Chrome	<25.0.1364.97
Linux Kernel
Microsoft Windows
Google Chrome	<25.0.1364.99
macOS Yosemite

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-0888?
CVE-2013-0888 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service through out-of-bounds reads.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0888?
To fix CVE-2013-0888, update Google Chrome to version 25.0.1364.97 or higher on affected platforms.
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2013-0888?
CVE-2013-0888 affects Google Chrome versions earlier than 25.0.1364.97 on Windows and Linux, and earlier than 25.0.1364.99 on Mac OS X.
Can CVE-2013-0888 be exploited without user intervention?
Yes, CVE-2013-0888 can be exploited by remote attackers without requiring user intervention, leading to a potential denial of service.
Is there a specific operating system targeted by CVE-2013-0888?
CVE-2013-0888 primarily targets users of Google Chrome on Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-0888?
CVE-2013-0888 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service through out-of-bounds reads.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0888?
To fix CVE-2013-0888, update Google Chrome to version 25.0.1364.97 or higher on affected platforms.
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2013-0888?
CVE-2013-0888 affects Google Chrome versions earlier than 25.0.1364.97 on Windows and Linux, and earlier than 25.0.1364.99 on Mac OS X.
Can CVE-2013-0888 be exploited without user intervention?
Yes, CVE-2013-0888 can be exploited by remote attackers without requiring user intervention, leading to a potential denial of service.
Is there a specific operating system targeted by CVE-2013-0888?
CVE-2013-0888 primarily targets users of Google Chrome on Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X.