CVE-2011-1440: Use After Free
First published: Tue May 03 2011(Updated: )
Use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome before 11.0.696.57 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors related to the ruby element and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) token sequences.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome | <11.0.696.57 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =7.0 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =6.0 | |
| Apple iTunes | <10.5 | |
| Apple Safari | <5.1.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=75186
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2245
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00000.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4981
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5000
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00004.html
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2011/04/chrome-stable-update.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/67147
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14083
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-1440?
CVE-2011-1440 has a severity rating that indicates potential denial of service and possible unspecified impacts.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1440?
To mitigate CVE-2011-1440, update Google Chrome to version 11.0.696.57 or later, or apply relevant updates from your OS vendor.
What software is affected by CVE-2011-1440?
CVE-2011-1440 affects Google Chrome before version 11.0.696.57, and also impacts some versions of Debian GNU/Linux, Apple iTunes, and Apple Safari.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2011-1440?
CVE-2011-1440 is classified as a use-after-free vulnerability.
Can CVE-2011-1440 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2011-1440 can be exploited by remote attackers to cause a denial of service.
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