Vulnerability Description
Google Chrome before 14.0.835.163 does not properly handle media buffers, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 14.0.835.163 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=82438
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2011/09/stable-channel-update_16.html
- http://osvdb.org/75543
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/69870
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=82438
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2011/09/stable-channel-update_16.html
- http://osvdb.org/75543
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/69870
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-2843?
CVE-2011-2843 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Google Chrome before 14.0.835.163 does not properly handle media buffers, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2011-2843?
CVE-2011-2843 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-2843?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome.