CVE-2011-2834: Double Free
Published Sep 17, 2011
·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
Remediation
Patch Available
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.