What is the severity of CVE-2011-3968?

CVE-2011-3968 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service and allow exploitation via CSS token sequences.

How do I fix CVE-2011-3968?

To fix CVE-2011-3968, update Google Chrome to version 17.0.963.46 or later.

Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2011-3968?

CVE-2011-3968 affects all versions of Google Chrome prior to 17.0.963.46.

Can CVE-2011-3968 affect other software besides Google Chrome?

Yes, CVE-2011-3968 can also affect affected versions of Apple iTunes and Safari.

What occurs if I am compromised by CVE-2011-3968?

If compromised by CVE-2011-3968, an attacker may cause a denial of service or potentially exploit unspecified other impacts.

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CVE-2011-3968

medium

4.3

CWE

416

9/2/2012

6/8/2024

CVE-2011-3968: Use After Free

First published: Thu Feb 09 2012(Updated: )

Use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome before 17.0.963.46 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors involving Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) token sequences.

Credit: cve-coordination@google.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Google Chrome	<17.0.963.46
Apple iTunes for Windows	<10.7
Apple Mobile Safari	<6.0
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS	<6.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-3968?
CVE-2011-3968 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service and allow exploitation via CSS token sequences.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3968?
To fix CVE-2011-3968, update Google Chrome to version 17.0.963.46 or later.
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2011-3968?
CVE-2011-3968 affects all versions of Google Chrome prior to 17.0.963.46.
Can CVE-2011-3968 affect other software besides Google Chrome?
Yes, CVE-2011-3968 can also affect affected versions of Apple iTunes and Safari.
What occurs if I am compromised by CVE-2011-3968?
If compromised by CVE-2011-3968, an attacker may cause a denial of service or potentially exploit unspecified other impacts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-3968?
CVE-2011-3968 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service and allow exploitation via CSS token sequences.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3968?
To fix CVE-2011-3968, update Google Chrome to version 17.0.963.46 or later.
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2011-3968?
CVE-2011-3968 affects all versions of Google Chrome prior to 17.0.963.46.
Can CVE-2011-3968 affect other software besides Google Chrome?
Yes, CVE-2011-3968 can also affect affected versions of Apple iTunes and Safari.
What occurs if I am compromised by CVE-2011-3968?
If compromised by CVE-2011-3968, an attacker may cause a denial of service or potentially exploit unspecified other impacts.