CVE-2011-1459: Medium severity google blink vulnerability
Published Nov 5, 2019
·Updated
The WebKit::WebPluginContainerImpl::handleEvent function in Google Chrome before Blink M11 allows an attacker to cause a denial of service (crash) via the htmlpluginelement.cpp plugin.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Google Blink Chromium<m11
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Nov 5, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:16 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:16 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2011-1459?
CVE-2011-1459 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
2
What versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2011-1459?
CVE-2011-1459 affects Google Chrome versions before Blink M11.
3
How do I fix CVE-2011-1459?
To fix CVE-2011-1459, update Google Chrome to the latest version that includes the patch.
4
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2011-1459?
CVE-2011-1459 can be exploited to cause a denial of service, resulting in crashes of the browser.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2011-1459?
There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2011-1459 other than updating to the fixed version.