CVE-2011-3055
First published: Thu Mar 22 2012(Updated: )
The browser native UI in Google Chrome before 17.0.963.83 does not require user confirmation before an unpacked extension installation, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to have an unspecified impact 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://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=117736
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2012/03/stable-channel-update_21.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48512
- 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
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74215
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15033
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-04/msg00000.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-3055?
CVE-2011-3055 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for user-assisted attacks through malicious extensions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3055?
To fix CVE-2011-3055, update Google Chrome to version 17.0.963.83 or later.
What versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2011-3055?
CVE-2011-3055 affects versions of Google Chrome prior to 17.0.963.83.
Can CVE-2011-3055 be exploited without user interaction?
No, CVE-2011-3055 requires user interaction to install the crafted extension.
What impact can CVE-2011-3055 have on users?
CVE-2011-3055 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code if a user installs a malicious extension.
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