CVE-2013-2909

CVE-2013-2909 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-399.

Key facts

Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 30.0.1599.66, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors related to inline-block rendering for bidirectional Unicode text in an element isolated from its siblings.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2909?
Use-after-free vulnerability in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 30.0.1599.66, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors related to inline-block rendering for bidirectional Unicode text in an element isolated from its siblings.
How severe is CVE-2013-2909?
CVE-2013-2909 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-2909 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-2909?
CVE-2013-2909 primarily affects Google Chrome. In total, 59 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2909?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2013-2909 published?
CVE-2013-2909 was published on 2013-10-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (59)

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