CVE-2014-3191: Use After Free
First published: Wed Oct 08 2014(Updated: )
Use-after-free vulnerability in Blink, as used in Google Chrome before 38.0.2125.101, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted JavaScript code that triggers a widget-position update that improperly interacts with the render tree, related to the FrameView::updateLayoutAndStyleForPainting function in core/frame/FrameView.cpp and the RenderLayerScrollableArea::setScrollOffset function in core/rendering/RenderLayerScrollableArea.cpp.
Credit: cve-coordination@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | <=38.0.2125.7 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Supplementary | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Supplementary EUS | =6.6.z | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Supplementary | =6.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-3191?
CVE-2014-3191 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3191?
To fix CVE-2014-3191, update Google Chrome to version 38.0.2125.101 or later.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2014-3191?
CVE-2014-3191 can lead to denial of service and other unspecified impacts through crafted JavaScript code.
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2014-3191?
All versions of Google Chrome before 38.0.2125.101 are affected by CVE-2014-3191.
Is CVE-2014-3191 specific to any operating systems?
CVE-2014-3191 primarily affects Google Chrome, but it may also impact Red Hat Enterprise Linux versions 6.0 and 6.6.z.
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