CVE-2011-2821: Double Free
Published Aug 29, 2011
·Updated
Double free vulnerability in libxml2, as used in Google Chrome before 13.0.782.215, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted XPath expression.
Affected Software
10 affected components
Google Chrome<13.0.782.215
Debian Debian Linux=5.0
Debian Debian Linux=7.0
Debian Debian Linux=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Eus=6.3
Apple iPhone OS<6.0
Apple iOS and macOS<10.7.4
Event History
Aug 29, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2011-2821?
CVE-2011-2821 is considered to have a high severity as it can lead to a denial of service and potential exploitation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2011-2821?
To fix CVE-2011-2821, update Google Chrome to version 13.0.782.215 or later.
3
Which platforms are affected by CVE-2011-2821?
CVE-2011-2821 affects Google Chrome versions before 13.0.782.215, various Debian versions, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.0.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-2821?
CVE-2011-2821 is classified as a double free vulnerability in the libxml2 library.
5
Can CVE-2011-2821 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2011-2821 can be exploited remotely by attackers using a crafted XPath expression.