What is the severity of CVE-2011-0481?

CVE-2011-0481 has a high severity rating due to its potential for denial of service and unspecified impacts.

How do I fix CVE-2011-0481?

The fix for CVE-2011-0481 involves updating to Google Chrome version 8.0.552.238 or later, or Chrome OS version 8.0.552.345 or later.

What versions are affected by CVE-2011-0481?

CVE-2011-0481 affects Google Chrome versions before 8.0.552.237 and Chrome OS versions before 8.0.552.344.

What type of attack does CVE-2011-0481 involve?

CVE-2011-0481 involves a buffer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited via specially crafted PDF files.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2011-0481 if I can't update?

There are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2011-0481, so it is strongly recommended to update your software.

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CVE-2011-0481

critical

9.3

CWE

120 119

14/1/2011

6/8/2024

CVE-2011-0481: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Jan 14 2011(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in Google Chrome before 8.0.552.237 and Chrome OS before 8.0.552.344 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors related to PDF shading.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Chrome OS	<8.0.552.344
Google Chrome	<8.0.552.237

Remedy

http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=68170

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-0481?
CVE-2011-0481 has a high severity rating due to its potential for denial of service and unspecified impacts.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0481?
The fix for CVE-2011-0481 involves updating to Google Chrome version 8.0.552.238 or later, or Chrome OS version 8.0.552.345 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2011-0481?
CVE-2011-0481 affects Google Chrome versions before 8.0.552.237 and Chrome OS versions before 8.0.552.344.
What type of attack does CVE-2011-0481 involve?
CVE-2011-0481 involves a buffer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited via specially crafted PDF files.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2011-0481 if I can't update?
There are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2011-0481, so it is strongly recommended to update your software.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-0481?
CVE-2011-0481 has a high severity rating due to its potential for denial of service and unspecified impacts.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0481?
The fix for CVE-2011-0481 involves updating to Google Chrome version 8.0.552.238 or later, or Chrome OS version 8.0.552.345 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2011-0481?
CVE-2011-0481 affects Google Chrome versions before 8.0.552.237 and Chrome OS versions before 8.0.552.344.
What type of attack does CVE-2011-0481 involve?
CVE-2011-0481 involves a buffer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited via specially crafted PDF files.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2011-0481 if I can't update?
There are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2011-0481, so it is strongly recommended to update your software.