Vulnerability Description
Use-after-free vulnerability in flimflamd in flimflam in Google Chrome OS before 0.9.130.14 Beta allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) by providing the name of a hidden WiFi network that does not respond to connection attempts.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome Os | <= 0.9.126.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://code.google.com/p/chromium-os/issues/detail?id=8871
- http://codereview.chromium.org/5255012Patch
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2011/01/chrome-os-beta-channel-update.hVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/65556
- http://code.google.com/p/chromium-os/issues/detail?id=8871
- http://codereview.chromium.org/5255012Patch
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2011/01/chrome-os-beta-channel-update.hVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/65556
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-1042?
CVE-2011-1042 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Use-after-free vulnerability in flimflamd in flimflam in Google Chrome OS before 0.9.130.14 Beta allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) by providing the name...
How severe is CVE-2011-1042?
CVE-2011-1042 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-1042?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome Os.