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7.5

Google Chrome PDF feature can crash browser

CVE-2013-2864 · published 13 years ago
Summary

Google Chrome versions before 27.0.1453.110 have a problem with the built‑in PDF viewer. An attacker could trigger a crash that stops the browser from working, and other effects are possible. Update Chrome to the latest version to protect against this issue.

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 <= 27.0.1453.109
27.0.1453.0
27.0.1453.1
27.0.1453.2
27.0.1453.3
27.0.1453.4
27.0.1453.5
27.0.1453.6
27.0.1453.7
27.0.1453.8
27.0.1453.9
27.0.1453.10
69 more version ranges
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
The PDF functionality in Google Chrome before 27.0.1453.110 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid free operation) or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors.
The PDF functionality in Google Chrome before 27.0.1453.110 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid free operation) or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown 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-119Buffer Overflow
Timeline
Published5 Jun 2013
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2013-2864 · NVD
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