CVE-2011-3050: Use After Free
First published: Thu Mar 22 2012(Updated: )
Use-after-free vulnerability in the Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) implementation in Google Chrome before 17.0.963.83 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors related to the :first-letter pseudo-element.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome | <17.0.963.83 | |
| openSUSE | =12.1 | |
| iTunes | <10.7 | |
| Safari | <6.0 | |
| iPhone OS | <6.0 |
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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=113902
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48512
- 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://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52674
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026841
- http://osvdb.org/80288
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Sep/msg00001.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5485
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5503
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Sep/msg00003.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74210
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14414
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-04/msg00000.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-3050?
CVE-2011-3050 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3050?
To fix CVE-2011-3050, update Google Chrome to version 17.0.963.83 or later.
Which software is affected by CVE-2011-3050?
CVE-2011-3050 affects Google Chrome prior to version 17.0.963.83, as well as specific versions of Apple iTunes, Safari, openSUSE, and iPhone OS.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-3050?
CVE-2011-3050 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the CSS implementation of Google Chrome.
Can CVE-2011-3050 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2011-3050 can be exploited remotely by attackers through crafted web content.
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