CVE-2013-2493

Name: CVE-2013-2493
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-03-07T16:55:01.557+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.12%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-2493 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Hook_Terminate function in chrome_frame/protocol_sink_wrap.cc in the Google Chrome Frame plugin before 26.0.1410.28 for Internet Explorer does not properly handle attach tab requests, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via an _blank value for the target attribute of an A element.. EPSS estimates a 1.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Hook_Terminate function in chrome_frame/protocol_sink_wrap.cc in the Google Chrome Frame plugin before 26.0.1410.28 for Internet Explorer does not properly handle attach tab requests, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via an _blank value for the target attribute of an A element.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.12%

62.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome Frame	<= 26.0.1410.27
Google	Chrome Frame	15.0.874.121
Google	Chrome Frame	16.0.912.63

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 7, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-2493?

How severe is CVE-2013-2493?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-2493 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2493?

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Source: NVD / NIST