CVE-2011-0991: Use After Free
First published: Wed Apr 13 2011(Updated: )
Use-after-free vulnerability in Mono, when Moonlight 2.x before 2.4.1 or 3.x before 3.99.3 is used, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors related to finalizing and then resurrecting a DynamicMethod instance.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Moonlight | =3.0 | |
| Moonlight | =2.4 | |
| Moonlight | =2.31 | |
| Moonlight | =3.99 | |
| Mono | ||
| Moonlight | =2.3.0 | |
| Moonlight | =2.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/mono/mono/commit/3f8ee42b8c867d9a4c18c22657840d072cca5c3a
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44076
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2011-04/msg00024.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44002
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0904
- https://github.com/mono/mono/commit/89d1455a80ef13cddee5d79ec00c06055da3085c
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/04/06/14
- http://www.mono-project.com/Vulnerabilities
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=660422
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47208
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=667077
- https://github.com/mono/mono/commit/8eb1189099e02372fd45ca1c67230eccf1edddc0
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/66626
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-0991?
CVE-2011-0991 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0991?
To fix CVE-2011-0991, you should upgrade to Moonlight version 2.4.1 or later, or to version 3.99.3 or later.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-0991?
CVE-2011-0991 affects multiple versions of Novell Moonlight and Mono.
Can CVE-2011-0991 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2011-0991 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability.
What kind of impact can CVE-2011-0991 have?
CVE-2011-0991 can lead to denial of service or potentially other unspecified impacts.
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