CVE-2013-2842: Use After Free

Published May 22, 2013
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Updated

Use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome before 27.0.1453.93 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors related to the handling of widgets.

Affected Software

119 affected components
iPhone OS<=6.1.4
iPhone OS=1.0.0
iPhone OS=1.0.1
iPhone OS=1.0.2
iPhone OS=1.1.0
iPhone OS=1.1.1
iPhone OS=1.1.2
iPhone OS=1.1.3
iPhone OS=1.1.4
iPhone OS=1.1.5
iPhone OS=2.0
iPhone OS=2.0.0
iPhone OS=2.0.1
iPhone OS=2.0.2
iPhone OS=2.1
iPhone OS=2.1.1
iPhone OS=2.2
iPhone OS=2.2.1
iPhone OS=3.0
iPhone OS=3.0.1
iPhone OS=3.1
iPhone OS=3.1.2
iPhone OS=3.1.3
iPhone OS=3.2
iPhone OS=3.2.1
iPhone OS=3.2.2
iPhone OS=4.0
iPhone OS=4.0.1
iPhone OS=4.0.2
iPhone OS=4.1
iPhone OS=4.2.1
iPhone OS=4.2.5
iPhone OS=4.2.8
iPhone OS=4.3.0
iPhone OS=4.3.1
iPhone OS=4.3.2
iPhone OS=4.3.3
iPhone OS=4.3.5
iPhone OS=5.0
iPhone OS=5.0.1
iPhone OS=5.1
iPhone OS=5.1.1
iPhone OS=6.0
iPhone OS=6.0.1
iPhone OS=6.0.2
iPhone OS=6.1
iPhone OS=6.1.2
iPhone OS=6.1.3
Google Chrome<=27.0.1453.91
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.0
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.1
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.2
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.3
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.4
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.5
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.6
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.7
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.8
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.9
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.10
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.11
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.12
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.13
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.15
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.34
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.35
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.36
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.37
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.38
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.39
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.40
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.41
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.42
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.43
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.44
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.45
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.46
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.47
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.49
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.50
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.51
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.52
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.54
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.55
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.56
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.57
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.58
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.59
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.60
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.61
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.62
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.63
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.64
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.65
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.66
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.67
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.68
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.69
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.70
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.71
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.72
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.73
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.74
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.75
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.76
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.77
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.78
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.79
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.80
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.81
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.82
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.83
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.84
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.85
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.86
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.87
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.88
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.89
Google Chrome=27.0.1453.90

Event History

May 22, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-2842?

CVE-2013-2842 has a severity level of high due to its potential to cause a denial of service and other unspecified impacts.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-2842?

To fix CVE-2013-2842, update Google Chrome to version 27.0.1453.93 or later.

3

Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2013-2842?

CVE-2013-2842 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 27.0.1453.93.

4

Does CVE-2013-2842 impact Apple iPhone OS?

Yes, CVE-2013-2842 affects various versions of Apple iPhone OS up to 6.1.4.

5

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2013-2842?

CVE-2013-2842 can be exploited to launch denial of service attacks and potentially execute arbitrary code.

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