Google Chrome < 89.0.4389.128 Multiple Vulnerabilities - Nessus
High Plugin ID: 148488This page contains detailed information about the Google Chrome < 89.0.4389.128 Multiple Vulnerabilities Nessus plugin including available exploits and PoCs found on GitHub, in Metasploit or Exploit-DB for verifying of this vulnerability.
Plugin Overview
ID: 148488
Name: Google Chrome < 89.0.4389.128 Multiple Vulnerabilities
Filename: macosx_google_chrome_89_0_4389_128.nasl
Vulnerability Published: 2021-04-13
This Plugin Published: 2021-04-13
Last Modification Time: 2021-11-30
Plugin Version: 1.10
Plugin Type: local
Plugin Family: MacOS X Local Security Checks
Dependencies:
macosx_google_chrome_installed.nbin
Required KB Items [?]: MacOSX/Google Chrome/Installed
Vulnerability Information
Severity: High
Vulnerability Published: 2021-04-13
Patch Published: 2021-04-13
CVE [?]: CVE-2021-21206, CVE-2021-21220
CPE [?]: cpe:/a:google:chrome
Exploited by Malware: True
Synopsis
A web browser installed on the remote macOS host is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.
Description
The version of Google Chrome installed on the remote macOS host is prior to 89.0.4389.128. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities as referenced in the 2021_04_stable-channel-update-for-desktop advisory. Note that Nessus has not tested for this issue but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.
Solution
Upgrade to Google Chrome version 89.0.4389.128 or later.
Public Exploits
Target Network Port(s): N/A
Target Asset(s): N/A
Exploit Available: True (Metasploit Framework, GitHub)
Exploit Ease: Exploits are available
Here's the list of publicly known exploits and PoCs for verifying the Google Chrome < 89.0.4389.128 Multiple Vulnerabilities vulnerability:
- Metasploit: exploit/multi/browser/chrome_cve_2021_21220_v8_insufficient_validation
[Google Chrome versions before 89.0.4389.128 V8 XOR Typer Out-Of-Bounds Access RCE] - GitHub: https://github.com/EdgeSecurityTeam/Vulnerability
[CVE-2021-21220] - GitHub: https://github.com/security-dbg/CVE-2021-21220
[CVE-2021-21220]
Before running any exploit against any system, make sure you are authorized by the owner of the target system(s) to perform such activity. In any other case, this would be considered as an illegal activity.
WARNING: Beware of using unverified exploits from sources such as GitHub or Exploit-DB. These exploits and PoCs could contain malware. For more information, see how to use exploits safely.
Risk Information
CVSS Score Source [?]: CVE-2021-21220
CVSS V2 Vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P/E:H/RL:OF/RC:C
CVSS Base Score: | 6.8 (Medium) |
Impact Subscore: | 6.4 |
Exploitability Subscore: | 8.6 |
CVSS Temporal Score: | 5.9 (Medium) |
CVSS Environmental Score: | NA (None) |
Modified Impact Subscore: | NA |
Overall CVSS Score: | 5.9 (Medium) |
CVSS Base Score: | 8.8 (High) |
Impact Subscore: | 5.9 |
Exploitability Subscore: | 2.8 |
CVSS Temporal Score: | 8.4 (High) |
CVSS Environmental Score: | NA (None) |
Modified Impact Subscore: | NA |
Overall CVSS Score: | 8.4 (High) |
STIG Risk Rating: High
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Plugin Source
This is the macosx_google_chrome_89_0_4389_128.nasl nessus plugin source code. This script is Copyright (C) 2021 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
##
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
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include('compat.inc');
if (description)
{
script_id(148488);
script_version("1.10");
script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_modification_date", value:"2021/11/30");
script_cve_id("CVE-2021-21206", "CVE-2021-21220");
script_xref(name:"IAVA", value:"2021-A-0176-S");
script_xref(name:"CISA-KNOWN-EXPLOITED", value:"2021/11/17");
script_name(english:"Google Chrome < 89.0.4389.128 Multiple Vulnerabilities");
script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
"A web browser installed on the remote macOS host is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.");
script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
"The version of Google Chrome installed on the remote macOS host is prior to 89.0.4389.128. It is, therefore, affected by
multiple vulnerabilities as referenced in the 2021_04_stable-channel-update-for-desktop advisory. Note that Nessus has
not tested for this issue but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.");
# https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?9531cc08");
script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://crbug.com/1196781");
script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://crbug.com/1196683");
script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
"Upgrade to Google Chrome version 89.0.4389.128 or later.");
script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P");
script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:H/RL:OF/RC:C");
script_set_cvss3_base_vector("CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H");
script_set_cvss3_temporal_vector("CVSS:3.0/E:H/RL:O/RC:C");
script_set_attribute(attribute:"cvss_score_source", value:"CVE-2021-21220");
script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"Exploits are available");
script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"true");
script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploited_by_malware", value:"true");
script_set_attribute(attribute:"metasploit_name", value:'Google Chrome versions before 89.0.4389.128 V8 XOR Typer Out-Of-Bounds Access RCE');
script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_metasploit", value:"true");
script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2021/04/13");
script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2021/04/13");
script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2021/04/13");
script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:google:chrome");
script_set_attribute(attribute:"stig_severity", value:"I");
script_end_attributes();
script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
script_family(english:"MacOS X Local Security Checks");
script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2021 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");
script_dependencies("macosx_google_chrome_installed.nbin");
script_require_keys("MacOSX/Google Chrome/Installed");
exit(0);
}
include('google_chrome_version.inc');
get_kb_item_or_exit('MacOSX/Google Chrome/Installed');
google_chrome_check_version(fix:'89.0.4389.128', severity:SECURITY_WARNING, xss:FALSE, xsrf:FALSE);
The latest version of this script can be found in these locations depending on your platform:
- Linux / Unix:
/opt/nessus/lib/nessus/plugins/macosx_google_chrome_89_0_4389_128.nasl
- Windows:
C:\ProgramData\Tenable\Nessus\nessus\plugins\macosx_google_chrome_89_0_4389_128.nasl
- Mac OS X:
/Library/Nessus/run/lib/nessus/plugins/macosx_google_chrome_89_0_4389_128.nasl
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How to Run
Here is how to run the Google Chrome < 89.0.4389.128 Multiple Vulnerabilities as a standalone plugin via the Nessus web user interface (https://localhost:8834/):
- Click to start a New Scan.
- Select Advanced Scan.
- Navigate to the Plugins tab.
- On the top right corner click to Disable All plugins.
- On the left side table select MacOS X Local Security Checks plugin family.
- On the right side table select Google Chrome < 89.0.4389.128 Multiple Vulnerabilities plugin ID 148488.
- Specify the target on the Settings tab and click to Save the scan.
- Run the scan.
Here are a few examples of how to run the plugin in the command line. Note that the examples below demonstrate the usage on the Linux / Unix platform.
Basic usage:
/opt/nessus/bin/nasl macosx_google_chrome_89_0_4389_128.nasl -t <IP/HOST>
Run the plugin with audit trail message on the console:
/opt/nessus/bin/nasl -a macosx_google_chrome_89_0_4389_128.nasl -t <IP/HOST>
Run the plugin with trace script execution written to the console (useful for debugging):
/opt/nessus/bin/nasl -T - macosx_google_chrome_89_0_4389_128.nasl -t <IP/HOST>
Run the plugin with using a state file for the target and updating it (useful for running multiple plugins on the target):
/opt/nessus/bin/nasl -K /tmp/state macosx_google_chrome_89_0_4389_128.nasl -t <IP/HOST>
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References
IAVA | Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert:
- 2021-A-0176-S
- https://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/148488
- https://crbug.com/1196683
- https://crbug.com/1196781
- http://www.nessus.org/u?9531cc08
- https://vulners.com/nessus/MACOSX_GOOGLE_CHROME_89_0_4389_128.NASL
- 148599 - FreeBSD : chromium -- multiple vulnerabilities (7c0d71a9-9d48-11eb-97a0-e09467587c17)
- 149223 - GLSA-202104-08 : Chromium, Google Chrome: Multiple vulnerabilities
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- 148565 - Microsoft Edge (Chromium) < 89.0.774.77 Multiple Vulnerabilities
- 148746 - openSUSE Security Update : chromium (openSUSE-2021-567)
- 150103 - openSUSE Security Update : opera (openSUSE-2021-712)
Version
This page has been produced using Nessus Professional 10.1.2 (#68) LINUX, Plugin set 202205072148.
Plugin file macosx_google_chrome_89_0_4389_128.nasl version 1.10. For more plugins, visit the Nessus Plugin Library.
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