Vulnerability identifier: #VU44987
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 unknown vectors. 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 12.0.742.91.
Vulnerable software versions
Google Chrome: 12.0.742.0 - 12.0.742.82
External links
http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=81949
http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2011/06/chrome-stable-release.html
http://osvdb.org/72788
http://secunia.com/advisories/44829
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48129
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/67901
http://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14757
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.