Vulnerability Description
The WebKit::WebPluginContainerImpl::handleEvent function in Google Chrome before Blink M11 allows an attacker to cause a denial of service (crash) via the htmlpluginelement.cpp plugin.
CVSS Score
6.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Blink | < m11 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://trac.webkit.org/changeset/81795Mailing ListPatchVendor Advisory
- http://trac.webkit.org/changeset/81891Mailing ListPatchVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=76474ExploitMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://trac.webkit.org/changeset/81795Mailing ListPatchVendor Advisory
- http://trac.webkit.org/changeset/81891Mailing ListPatchVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=76474ExploitMailing ListVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-1459?
CVE-2011-1459 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The WebKit::WebPluginContainerImpl::handleEvent function in Google Chrome before Blink M11 allows an attacker to cause a denial of service (crash) via the htmlpluginelement.cpp plugin.
How severe is CVE-2011-1459?
CVE-2011-1459 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-1459?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Blink.