CVE-2011-0981: Input Validation
Published Feb 10, 2011
·Updated
Google Chrome before 9.0.597.94 does not properly perform event handling for animations, 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."
Affected Software
6 affected components
Google Chrome<9.0.597.94
Apple iPhone OS<5.0
Apple iTunes<10.5
Apple Safari<5.0.6
Debian Debian Linux=7.0
Debian Debian Linux=6.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Feb 10, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2011-0981?
CVE-2011-0981 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability which can affect system stability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2011-0981?
To fix CVE-2011-0981, update Google Chrome to version 9.0.597.94 or later.
3
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2011-0981?
CVE-2011-0981 can lead to a denial of service or potentially allow other unspecified impacts via stale pointers.
4
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2011-0981?
CVE-2011-0981 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 9.0.597.94 among others.
5
Can CVE-2011-0981 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2011-0981 can potentially be exploited remotely to cause a denial of service.