CVE-2011-1042: Use After Free
Use-after-free vulnerability in flimflamd in flimflam in Google Chrome OS before 0.9.130.14 Beta allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) by providing the name of a hidden WiFi network that does not respond to connection attempts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-1042?
CVE-2011-1042 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1042?
To fix CVE-2011-1042, update Google Chrome OS to version 0.9.130.14 or later.
What type of attack is possible with CVE-2011-1042?
CVE-2011-1042 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a daemon crash by supplying the name of a hidden WiFi network that is unresponsive.
Which versions of Google Chrome OS are affected by CVE-2011-1042?
CVE-2011-1042 affects Google Chrome OS versions up to and including 0.9.126.0.
What component of Google Chrome OS is vulnerable in CVE-2011-1042?
The vulnerability is located in the flimflamd component of the flimflam service in Google Chrome OS.