CVE-2013-6645: Use After Free
Use-after-free vulnerability in the OnWindowRemovingFromRootWindow function in content/browser/webcontents/webcontentsviewaura.cc in Google Chrome before 32.0.1700.76 on Windows and before 32.0.1700.77 on Mac OS X and Linux allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors involving certain print-preview and tab-switch actions that interact with a speech input element.
Affected Software
Remediation
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Google Chrometo a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 32.0.1700.77
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-6645?
CVE-2013-6645 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6645?
To fix CVE-2013-6645, update Google Chrome to version 32.0.1700.76 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2013-6645?
CVE-2013-6645 affects Google Chrome versions before 32.0.1700.76 on Windows and before 32.0.1700.77 on macOS and Linux.
Can CVE-2013-6645 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2013-6645 can be exploited by user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-6645?
There is no known workaround for CVE-2013-6645; updating to a fixed version is recommended.