CVE-2011-3049
First published: Fri Mar 23 2012(Updated: )
Google Chrome before 17.0.963.83 does not properly restrict the extension web request API, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (disrupted system requests) via a crafted extension.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | <17.0.963.83 | |
| SUSE Linux | =12.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2012/03/stable-channel-update_21.html
- http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=108648
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201203-19.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48527
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52674
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026841
- http://osvdb.org/80295
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74218
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15049
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-04/msg00000.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-3049?
CVE-2011-3049 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3049?
To mitigate CVE-2011-3049, users should update Google Chrome to version 17.0.963.83 or later.
What versions of software are affected by CVE-2011-3049?
CVE-2011-3049 affects Google Chrome versions before 17.0.963.83 and openSUSE version 12.1.
Can CVE-2011-3049 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2011-3049 can be exploited remotely by using a crafted extension.
What impact does CVE-2011-3049 have on users?
CVE-2011-3049 can disrupt system requests, leading to a denial of service for users.
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