CVE-2011-3098: High severity suse linux vulnerability
Published May 16, 2012
·Updated
Google Chrome before 19.0.1084.46 on Windows uses an incorrect search path for the Windows Media Player plug-in, which might allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse plug-in in an unspecified directory.
Affected Software
3 affected components
openSUSE openSUSE=12.1
Google Chrome<=19.0.1084.45
Microsoft Windows
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
May 16, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2011-3098?
CVE-2011-3098 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to potential privilege escalation through a Trojan horse plug-in.
2
How do I fix CVE-2011-3098?
To fix CVE-2011-3098, update Google Chrome to version 19.0.1084.46 or later.
3
What versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2011-3098?
CVE-2011-3098 affects all versions of Google Chrome prior to 19.0.1084.46.
4
Can CVE-2011-3098 be exploited by local users?
Yes, CVE-2011-3098 can be exploited by local users to gain privileges through a malicious plug-in.
5
Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2011-3098?
CVE-2011-3098 primarily affects Google Chrome on Windows operating systems prior to version 19.0.1084.46.