CWE
863
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-0889

First published: Sat Feb 23 2013(Updated: )

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.

Credit: cve-coordination@google.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SUSE Linux=12.1
SUSE Linux=12.2
Google Chrome<25.0.1364.97
Linux Kernel
Microsoft Windows
Google Chrome<25.0.1364.99
Apple iOS and macOS

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-0889?

    CVE-2013-0889 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-0889?

    To fix CVE-2013-0889, update Google Chrome to version 25.0.1364.98 or later.

  • Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2013-0889?

    CVE-2013-0889 affects Google Chrome versions earlier than 25.0.1364.97 for Windows and Linux and earlier than 25.0.1364.99 for Mac OS X.

  • Does CVE-2013-0889 affect openSUSE?

    Yes, openSUSE versions 12.1 and 12.2 are also affected by CVE-2013-0889 when Google Chrome is installed.

  • What are the risks associated with CVE-2013-0889?

    The risks associated with CVE-2013-0889 include the possibility of remote code execution through crafted files downloaded without proper user gesture enforcement.

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