CVE-2011-3905
First published: Tue Dec 13 2011(Updated: )
libxml2, as used in Google Chrome before 16.0.912.63, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via unspecified vectors.
Credit: cve-coordination@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome | <16.0.912.63 | |
| Debian Linux | =5.0 | |
| Debian Linux | =7.0 | |
| Debian Linux | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =6.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2011/12/stable-channel-update.html
- http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=95465
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:188
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2394
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0217.html
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14761
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-3905?
CVE-2011-3905 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability which can lead to an out-of-bounds read.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3905?
To fix CVE-2011-3905, update Google Chrome to a version later than 16.0.912.63.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2011-3905?
CVE-2011-3905 affects Google Chrome versions before 16.0.912.63 and various Debian and Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2011-3905?
The potential impacts of CVE-2011-3905 include crashes and denial of service due to out-of-bounds memory access.
Who can exploit CVE-2011-3905?
Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2011-3905 via unspecified vectors to cause denial of service.
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