CVE-2011-2806: Buffer Overflow
Published Aug 29, 2011
·Updated
Google Chrome before 13.0.782.215 on Windows does not properly handle vertex data, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Google Chrome<13.0.782.215
Microsoft Windows
Event History
Aug 29, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
03:55 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2011-2806?
CVE-2011-2806 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution and denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2011-2806?
To fix CVE-2011-2806, update Google Chrome to version 13.0.782.215 or later.
3
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2011-2806?
CVE-2011-2806 affects versions of Google Chrome prior to 13.0.782.215.
4
What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2011-2806?
CVE-2011-2806 can be exploited to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through memory corruption.
5
Are there specific operating systems that are impacted by CVE-2011-2806?
CVE-2011-2806 specifically impacts Google Chrome running on Windows operating systems.