CVE-2013-6643: High severity Google Chrome vulnerability

Published Jan 16, 2014
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Updated

The OneClickSigninBubbleView::WindowClosing function in browser/ui/views/sync/oneclicksigninbubbleview.cc in Google Chrome before 32.0.1700.76 on Windows and before 32.0.1700.77 on Mac OS X and Linux allows attackers to trigger a sync with an arbitrary Google account by leveraging improper handling of the closing of an untrusted signin confirm dialog.

Affected Software

13 affected components
Google Chrome<32.0.1700.77
Apple iOS and macOS
Linux Linux kernel
openSUSE openSUSE=12.3
openSUSE openSUSE=13.1
Google Chrome<32.0.1700.76
Microsoft Windows
Debian Debian Linux=7.0
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
All of the following
Google Chrome<32.0.1700.77
Linux Linux kernel
All of the following
Google Chrome<32.0.1700.76
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Jan 16, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:17 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-6643?

CVE-2013-6643 has a moderate severity level as it can allow attackers to compromise user data through arbitrary account syncs.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-6643?

To fix CVE-2013-6643, update Google Chrome to version 32.0.1700.76 or later.

3

Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2013-6643?

CVE-2013-6643 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 32.0.1700.76 on Windows and prior to 32.0.1700.77 on Mac OS X and Linux.

4

What platforms are vulnerable to CVE-2013-6643?

CVE-2013-6643 is specifically vulnerable on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux platforms running affected versions of Google Chrome.

5

What impact does CVE-2013-6643 have on users?

CVE-2013-6643 could lead to unauthorized access and synchronization of data with an attacker-controlled Google account.

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