Vulnerability Description
Google Chrome 11 does not block use of a cross-domain image as a WebGL texture, which allows remote attackers to obtain approximate copies of arbitrary images via a timing attack involving a crafted WebGL fragment shader.
CVSS Score
4.3
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | 11 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.whatwg.org/pipermail/whatwg-whatwg.org/2011-March/030882.html
- http://www.contextis.co.uk/resources/blog/webgl/Exploit
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://lists.whatwg.org/pipermail/whatwg-whatwg.org/2011-March/030882.html
- http://www.contextis.co.uk/resources/blog/webgl/Exploit
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-2599?
CVE-2011-2599 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Google Chrome 11 does not block use of a cross-domain image as a WebGL texture, which allows remote attackers to obtain approximate copies of arbitrary images via a timing attack involving a crafted W...
How severe is CVE-2011-2599?
CVE-2011-2599 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-2011-2599?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome.