#VU44171 Use-after-free in Google Chrome


Published: 2012-03-31 | Updated: 2020-08-11

Vulnerability identifier: #VU44171

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2011-3064

CWE-ID: CWE-416

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Google Chrome
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers

Vendor: Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing vectors related to SVG clipping. A remote attackers can cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Update to version 18.0.1025.142.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: 18.0.1025.0 - 18.0.1025.140


External links
http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=117471
http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2012/03/stable-channel-release-and-beta-channel.html
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Jul/msg00000.html
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Sep/msg00001.html
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Sep/msg00003.html
http://osvdb.org/80742
http://secunia.com/advisories/48618
http://secunia.com/advisories/48691
http://secunia.com/advisories/48763
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5400
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5485
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5503
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52762
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026877
http://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14755


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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