CVE-2011-2337: Incorrect Type Cast
Published Nov 7, 2019
·Updated
A wrong type is used for a return value from strlen in WebKit in Google Chrome before Blink M12 on 64-bit platforms.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Google Blink Chromium<m12
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Nov 7, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:07 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2011-2337?
CVE-2011-2337 is considered to have a medium severity rating due to the potential for memory corruption.
2
How do I fix CVE-2011-2337?
To fix CVE-2011-2337, update Google Chrome to a version beyond Blink M12 for 64-bit platforms.
3
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2011-2337?
CVE-2011-2337 affects all versions of Google Chrome prior to Blink M12 on 64-bit platforms.
4
What is the cause of CVE-2011-2337?
CVE-2011-2337 is caused by the use of an incorrect return type from the strlen function within the WebKit framework.
5
Can CVE-2011-2337 lead to a full system compromise?
While CVE-2011-2337 can potentially lead to memory corruption, its impact typically does not extend to full system compromise.