Vulnerability Description
The browser native UI in Google Chrome before 17.0.963.83 does not require user confirmation before an unpacked extension installation, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via a crafted extension.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 17.0.963.83 | |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 12.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=117736ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2012/03/stable-channel-update_21.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-04/msg00000.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48512Not Applicable
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48527Not Applicable
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201203-19.xmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52674Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026841Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74215Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Third Party Advisory
- http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=117736ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2012/03/stable-channel-update_21.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-04/msg00000.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48512Not Applicable
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48527Not Applicable
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-3055?
CVE-2011-3055 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The browser native UI in Google Chrome before 17.0.963.83 does not require user confirmation before an unpacked extension installation, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to have an unspecifi...
How severe is CVE-2011-3055?
CVE-2011-3055 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-2011-3055?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome, Opensuse Opensuse.