CVE-2011-3970: Medium severity google chrome (trace event) vulnerability
libxslt, as used in Google Chrome before 17.0.963.46, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via unspecified vectors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-3970?
CVE-2011-3970 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3970?
To fix CVE-2011-3970, upgrade Google Chrome to version 17.0.963.46 or later and update libxslt to a version higher than 1.1.26.
What systems are affected by CVE-2011-3970?
CVE-2011-3970 affects Google Chrome versions before 17.0.963.46 and libxslt versions up to 1.1.26, as well as various SUSE Linux distributions.
Is CVE-2011-3970 likely to be exploited in the wild?
Given its high severity and the nature of the vulnerability, CVE-2011-3970 is potentially exploitable in the wild.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-3970?
CVE-2011-3970 is categorized as an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that can lead to denial of service attacks.