CVE-2011-0983: Input Validation

Published Feb 10, 2011
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Updated

Google Chrome before 9.0.597.94 does not properly handle anonymous blocks, 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

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-2011-0983?

CVE-2011-0983 has a severity that can cause denial of service, affecting the stability of Google Chrome and other vulnerable software.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-0983?

To fix CVE-2011-0983, update Google Chrome to version 9.0.597.94 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2011-0983?

CVE-2011-0983 affects versions of Google Chrome before 9.0.597.94, as well as specific versions of iTunes, Safari, and Debian Linux.

4

What impact can CVE-2011-0983 have on users?

The impact of CVE-2011-0983 can include a denial of service or potentially other unspecified issues due to stale pointer handling.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2011-0983 if I cannot update immediately?

Currently, there are no publicly documented workarounds for CVE-2011-0983 aside from updating to a patched version.

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