#VU44372 Use-after-free in Google Chrome - CVE-2011-3928

Vulnerability identifier: #VU44372

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2011-3928

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 DOM handling. 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 16.0.912.77.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: 16.0.912.0 - 16.0.912.76

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External links
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=108461
https://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2012/01/stable-channel-update_23.html
https://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Mar/msg00001.html
https://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Mar/msg00003.html
https://secunia.com/advisories/47694
https://secunia.com/advisories/48288
https://secunia.com/advisories/48377
https://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026569
https://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026774
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/73809
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14441

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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.