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7.5

Google Chrome may run unwanted programs when copying files

CVE-2013-0895 · published 13 years ago
Summary

Older versions of Google Chrome on Linux and macOS do not handle file names correctly during copy operations, which could let a malicious web page cause the browser to start any program. That could allow someone on the internet to take control of the computer or access sensitive information. Install the latest version of Chrome to protect your system.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
google chrome < 25.0.1364.97
< 25.0.1364.99
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Google Chrome before 25.0.1364.97 on Linux, and before 25.0.1364.99 on Mac OS X, does not properly handle pathnames during copy operations, which might make it easier for remote attackers to execut...
Google Chrome before 25.0.1364.97 on Linux, and before 25.0.1364.99 on Mac OS X, does not properly handle pathnames during copy operations, which might make it easier for remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via unspecified vectors.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
7.5 High
Exploitation
1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-22Path Traversal
Timeline
Published23 Feb 2013
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2013-0895 · NVD
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