75538 : Google Chrome Executable No PIE (ASLR) Compilation Weakness
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Timeline
Disclosure Date
2011-09-16
Time to Patch Time to Vendor Response
347 days 3 days

Description

Google Chrome contains a flaw in the executable for Linux as it is not compiled with the PIE (ASLR) option. This may increase the risk of reliable exploitation when combined with a code execution type vulnerability.

Classification

 Location: Context Dependent
Attack Type: Other
Impact: Impact Unknown
Solution: Upgrade
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
Disclosure: Vendor Verified, Coordinated Disclosure
OSVDB: Vuln Dependent, Not a Vulnerability

Solution

Upgrade to version 14.0.835.163 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products
Google, Inc.
Chrome
 13.0.782.220

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CVSSv2 Score

CVSSv2 Base Score = 7.5
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