CVE-2011-2834: Double Free

Published Sep 17, 2011
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Updated

Double free vulnerability in libxml2, as used in Google Chrome before 14.0.835.163, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors related to XPath handling.

Affected Software

10 affected components
Google Chrome<14.0.835.163
Apple iPhone OS<6.0
Apple iOS and macOS<10.7.4
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 Server Eus=6.3

Event History

Sep 17, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-2834?

CVE-2011-2834 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-2834?

To fix CVE-2011-2834, update Google Chrome to version 14.0.835.163 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2011-2834?

CVE-2011-2834 affects multiple versions of Google Chrome, Apple iPhone OS, macOS Yosemite, and certain Debian and Red Hat Linux distributions.

4

Can CVE-2011-2834 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2011-2834 can be exploited remotely through vulnerabilities in XPath handling.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-2834?

CVE-2011-2834 is classified as a double free vulnerability.

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