Vulnerability identifier: #VU45161

Vulnerability risk: Low

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-2011-1295

CWE-ID: CWE-79

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Google Chrome
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers

Vendor: Google

Description

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (DOM tree corruption), conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.

Mitigation
Update to version 10.0.648.204.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: 10.0.648.0 - 10.0.648.203

---

External links
http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=74991
http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2011/03/stable-channel-update.html
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2011//Jul/msg00002.html
http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00001.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/43859
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4808
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4999
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47029
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0765
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/66302
http://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14269

---

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.