CVE-2011-0470: Medium severity chrome os vulnerability
Published Jan 14, 2011
·Updated
Google Chrome before 8.0.552.237 and Chrome OS before 8.0.552.344 do not properly handle extensions notification, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via unspecified vectors.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Google Chrome OS<8.0.552.344
Google Chrome<8.0.552.237
Event History
Jan 14, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2011-0470?
CVE-2011-0470 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to application crashes in affected Google Chrome versions.
2
How do I fix CVE-2011-0470?
To resolve CVE-2011-0470, upgrade Google Chrome to version 8.0.552.238 or later and Google Chrome OS to version 8.0.552.345 or later.
3
What versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2011-0470?
CVE-2011-0470 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 8.0.552.237.
4
Can CVE-2011-0470 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2011-0470 can be exploited remotely by attackers to cause a denial of service.
5
Is CVE-2011-0470 related to any specific functionality in Google Chrome?
CVE-2011-0470 is related to improper handling of extension notifications within Google Chrome.