CVE-2011-0992: 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 (plugin crash) or obtain sensitive information via vectors related to member data in a resurrected MonoThread 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
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47208
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2011-04/msg00024.html
- http://www.mono-project.com/Vulnerabilities
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44076
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=667077
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=694933
- https://github.com/mono/mono/commit/722f9890f09aadfc37ae479e7d946d5fc5ef7b91
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/04/06/14
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0904
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=678515
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44002
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/66627
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-0992?
CVE-2011-0992 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for denial of service and data exposure.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0992?
To fix CVE-2011-0992, update your Novell Moonlight or Mono to the latest stable version that is not vulnerable.
What are the affected versions for CVE-2011-0992?
CVE-2011-0992 affects Moonlight versions 2.0 to 2.4.1 and 3.x up to 3.99.3.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2011-0992?
CVE-2011-0992 can be exploited through remote attacks that cause a plugin crash or leak sensitive information.
Is CVE-2011-0992 a remote vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2011-0992 is a remote vulnerability that allows attackers to manipulate the Mono environment without physical access.
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