Vulnerability identifier: #VU44906
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:
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 involving SVG fonts. 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 12.0.742.112.
Vulnerable software versions
Google Chrome: 12.0.742.0 - 12.0.742.111
External links
http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=84355
http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2011/06/stable-channel-update_28.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/45097
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025730
http://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14103
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.