CVE-2011-0479: High severity chrome os vulnerability
Google Chrome before 8.0.552.237 and Chrome OS before 8.0.552.344 do not properly interact with extensions, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted extension that triggers an uninitialized pointer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-0479?
CVE-2011-0479 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0479?
To mitigate CVE-2011-0479, users should update Google Chrome to version 8.0.552.238 or later, or Chrome OS to version 8.0.552.345 or later.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2011-0479?
CVE-2011-0479 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 8.0.552.237 and Chrome OS versions prior to 8.0.552.344.
What kind of attack is possible with CVE-2011-0479?
CVE-2011-0479 allows remote attackers to exploit a crafted extension to cause a denial of service due to an uninitialized pointer.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2011-0479?
Currently, the best workaround for CVE-2011-0479 is to avoid using untrusted extensions until the browser is updated.