CVE-2011-1799: Incorrect Type Cast
Published May 16, 2011
·Updated
Google Chrome before 11.0.696.68 does not properly perform casts of variables during interaction with the WebKit engine, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Google Chrome<11.0.696.68
Debian Debian Linux=6.0
Debian Debian Linux=7.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
May 16, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2011-1799?
CVE-2011-1799 has a severity level that can lead to denial of service and potential unspecified impacts.
2
How do I fix CVE-2011-1799?
To fix CVE-2011-1799, upgrade Google Chrome to version 11.0.696.68 or later.
3
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2011-1799?
CVE-2011-1799 affects all versions of Google Chrome prior to 11.0.696.68.
4
Are Debian Linux distributions vulnerable to CVE-2011-1799?
Yes, Debian GNU/Linux versions 6.0 and 7.0 are vulnerable to CVE-2011-1799.
5
What vulnerability does CVE-2011-1799 exploit in Google Chrome?
CVE-2011-1799 exploits improper variable casting during interaction with the WebKit engine in Google Chrome.