CVE-2011-3043: Use After Free
First published: Mon Mar 05 2012(Updated: )
Use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome before 17.0.963.65 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors involving a flexbox (aka flexible box) in conjunction with the floating of elements.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | <17.0.963.65 | |
| SUSE Linux | =12.1 | |
| iTunes | <10.7 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | <6.0 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | <6.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=115681
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2012/03/chrome-stable-update.html
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201203-19.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48527
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5400
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Jul/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48419
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5485
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Sep/msg00001.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Sep/msg00003.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5503
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15077
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/73654
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026759
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52271
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48265
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-03/msg00012.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-3043?
CVE-2011-3043 is categorized as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3043?
To mitigate CVE-2011-3043, users should update Google Chrome to version 17.0.963.65 or later.
Which software is affected by CVE-2011-3043?
CVE-2011-3043 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 17.0.963.65, as well as certain versions of Apple Safari and iTunes.
Can CVE-2011-3043 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2011-3043 can be exploited remotely by attackers to cause denial of service.
What is a use-after-free vulnerability like CVE-2011-3043?
A use-after-free vulnerability, such as CVE-2011-3043, occurs when a program continues to use memory after it has been freed, potentially leading to crashes or arbitrary code execution.
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