Vulnerability identifier: #VU44721

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-2011-2860

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 table styles. 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 14.0.835.163.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: 14.0.835.0 - 14.0.835.162

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External links
http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=93587
http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2011/09/stable-channel-update_16.html
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Mar/msg00000.html
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Mar/msg00001.html
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Mar/msg00003.html
http://osvdb.org/75562
http://secunia.com/advisories/48274
http://secunia.com/advisories/48288
http://secunia.com/advisories/48377
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026774
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/69887
http://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14499

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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.