Vulnerability Description
Google Chrome before 14.0.835.163 does not properly handle strings in PDF documents, which allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via a crafted document that triggers an incorrect read operation.
CVSS Score
6.8
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/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=93596
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2011/09/stable-channel-update_16.html
- http://osvdb.org/75563
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/69888
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=93596
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2011/09/stable-channel-update_16.html
- http://osvdb.org/75563
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/69888
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-2861?
CVE-2011-2861 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Google Chrome before 14.0.835.163 does not properly handle strings in PDF documents, which allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via a crafted document that triggers an incorrect read ...
How severe is CVE-2011-2861?
CVE-2011-2861 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-2861?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome.