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.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2013-0889

medium

6.8

CWE

863

23/2/2013

6/8/2024

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 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-2013-0889?
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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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.