Vulnerability Description
Google Chrome before 10.0.648.204 does not properly handle SVG text, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors that lead to a "stale pointer."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 10.0.648.204 | |
| Apple | Itunes | < 10.5 |
| Apple | Safari | < 5.0.6 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 5.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=75170Permissions Required
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2011/03/stable-channel-update.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00000.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00001.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2011//Jul/msg00002.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43859Third Party Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4808Third Party Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4981Third Party Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4999Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47029Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0765Permissions Required
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/66303Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Third Party Advisory
- http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=75170Permissions Required
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2011/03/stable-channel-update.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-1296?
CVE-2011-1296 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Google Chrome before 10.0.648.204 does not properly handle SVG text, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors that lead ...
How severe is CVE-2011-1296?
CVE-2011-1296 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-1296?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome, Apple Itunes, Apple Safari, Apple Iphone Os.