CVE-2011-0984
First published: Thu Feb 10 2011(Updated: )
Google Chrome before 9.0.597.94 does not properly handle plug-ins, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via unspecified vectors.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome | <9.0.597.94 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =7.0 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =6.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2011/02/stable-channel-update_08.html
- http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=69970
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0408
- http://www.srware.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=2190
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2166
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46262
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43368
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43342
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14719
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-0984?
CVE-2011-0984 has a severity rating that indicates it can cause denial of service but does not have a direct impact on the confidentiality or integrity of the system.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0984?
To fix CVE-2011-0984, upgrade Google Chrome to version 9.0.597.94 or later.
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2011-0984?
CVE-2011-0984 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 9.0.597.94.
Does CVE-2011-0984 affect Debian Linux?
Yes, Debian Linux versions 6.0 and 7.0 are affected by CVE-2011-0984.
What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2011-0984?
CVE-2011-0984 can be exploited by remote attackers to trigger an out-of-bounds read, leading to a denial of service.
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