CVE-2011-0474
First published: Fri Jan 14 2011(Updated: )
Google Chrome before 8.0.552.237 and Chrome OS before 8.0.552.344 do not properly handle Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) token sequences in conjunction with cursors, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors that lead to a "stale pointer."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome | <8.0.552.237 | |
| Debian Linux | =7.0 | |
| Debian Linux | =6.0 | |
| Chrome OS | <8.0.552.344 |
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Reference Links
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2011/01/chrome-stable-release.html
- http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=66748
- http://osvdb.org/70457
- http://www.srware.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=2054
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42951
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45788
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2188
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/64665
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14443
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-0474?
CVE-2011-0474 has a high severity level as it can lead to denial of service and potential exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0474?
To fix CVE-2011-0474, update Google Chrome or Chrome OS to version 8.0.552.238 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2011-0474?
CVE-2011-0474 affects Google Chrome versions before 8.0.552.237 and Chrome OS versions before 8.0.552.344, as well as certain Debian Linux versions.
What type of attack does CVE-2011-0474 enable?
CVE-2011-0474 allows attackers to perform denial of service attacks through improper handling of CSS token sequences.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2011-0474?
While there are no specific public exploits reported for CVE-2011-0474, the vulnerability poses risks that could be leveraged by attackers.
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