Vulnerability Description
Google Chrome before 17.0.963.65 does not properly handle text, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted document.
CVSS Score
4.3
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 17.0.963.65 | |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 12.1 |
| Apple | Itunes | < 10.7 |
| Apple | Safari | < 6.0 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=114054Vendor Advisory
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2012/03/chrome-stable-update.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Jul/msg00000.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Sep/msg00001.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Sep/msg00003.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-03/msg00012.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48265Not Applicable
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48419Not Applicable
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48527Not Applicable
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201203-19.xmlThird Party Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5400Third Party Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5485Third Party Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5503Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52271Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026759Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-3040?
CVE-2011-3040 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Google Chrome before 17.0.963.65 does not properly handle text, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted document.
How severe is CVE-2011-3040?
CVE-2011-3040 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-2011-3040?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome, Opensuse Opensuse, Apple Itunes, Apple Safari, Apple Iphone Os.