high
7.5
CWE
416
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-3169: Use After Free

First published: Wed Aug 27 2014(Updated: )

Use-after-free vulnerability in core/dom/ContainerNode.cpp in the DOM implementation in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 37.0.2062.94, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact by leveraging script execution that occurs before notification of node removal.

Credit: cve-coordination@google.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Debian GNU/Linux=7.0
openSUSE=12.3
openSUSE=13.1
Google Chrome<=37.0.2062.93
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.0
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.1
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.2
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.3
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.4
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.5
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.6
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.7
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.8
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.9
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.10
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.11
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.12
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.13
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.14
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.15
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.16
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.17
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.18
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.19
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.20
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.21
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.22
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.23
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.24
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.25
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.26
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.27
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.28
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.29
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.30
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.31
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.32
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.33
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.34
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.35
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.36
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.37
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.39
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.43
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.44
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.45
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.46
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.47
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.48
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.49
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.50
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.51
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.52
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.53
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.54
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.55
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.56
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.57
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.58
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.59
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.60
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.61
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.62
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.63
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.64
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.65
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.66
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.67
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.68
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.69
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.70
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.71
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.72
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.73
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.74
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.75
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.76
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.77
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.78
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.80
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.81
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.89
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.90
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.91
Google Chrome=37.0.2062.92

Remedy

https://src.chromium.org/viewvc/blink?revision=178976&view=revision

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.

Read MoreStart Free Trial

Reference Links

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-3169?

    CVE-2014-3169 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service and may allow remote attackers to execute scripts.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-3169?

    To fix CVE-2014-3169, update Google Chrome to the latest version as the vulnerability has been addressed in subsequent releases.

  • Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2014-3169?

    CVE-2014-3169 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 37.0.2062.94.

  • Does CVE-2014-3169 affect Linux distributions?

    Yes, CVE-2014-3169 affects Debian 7.0 and openSUSE versions 12.3 and 13.1.

  • What impact could CVE-2014-3169 have on users?

    CVE-2014-3169 could lead to denial of service and exploitation through script execution vulnerabilities.

Company

Resources

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2025 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203