Vulnerability identifier: #VU45124

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2011-1302

CWE-ID: CWE-122

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 execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Heap-based buffer overflow in the GPU process in Google Chrome before 10.0.648.205. A remote attacker can use unknown vectors. to trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Update to version 10.0.648.205.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: 10.0.648.0 - 10.0.648.204

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External links
http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=78524
http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2011/04/stable-channel-update.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/44141
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47377
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025377
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/1006
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/66768
http://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14737

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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.