CVE-2011-3031: Use After Free
Published Mar 5, 2012
·Updated
Use-after-free vulnerability in the element wrapper in Google V8, as used in Google Chrome before 17.0.963.65, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Google Chrome<17.0.963.65
openSUSE openSUSE=12.1
Event History
Mar 5, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2011-3031?
CVE-2011-3031 has a high severity due to the potential for remote denial of service attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2011-3031?
To fix CVE-2011-3031, update Google Chrome to version 17.0.963.65 or later.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2011-3031?
CVE-2011-3031 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 17.0.963.65 and openSUSE 12.1.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-3031?
CVE-2011-3031 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the element wrapper of Google V8.
5
Can CVE-2011-3031 lead to unauthorized access?
CVE-2011-3031 primarily leads to denial of service but may also allow for unspecified impacts.