Vulnerability identifier: #VU45164

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-2011-1292

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 10.0.648.204.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: 10.0.648.0 - 10.0.648.203

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External links
http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=73216
http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2011/03/stable-channel-update.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/43859
http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2245
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47029
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0765
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/66299
http://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A13876

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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.