Vulnerability Description
WebKit, as used in Google Chrome before 15.0.874.102 and Android before 4.4, allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and conduct Universal XSS (UXSS) attacks via vectors related to (1) the DOMWindow::clear function and use of a selection object, (2) the Object::GetRealNamedPropertyInPrototypeChain function and use of an __proto__ property, (3) the HTMLPlugInImageElement::allowedToLoadFrameURL function and use of a javascript: URL, (4) incorrect origins for XSLT-generated documents in the XSLTProcessor::createDocumentFromSource function, and (5) improper handling of synchronous frame loads in the ScriptController::executeIfJavaScriptURL function.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 15.0.874.102 | |
| Android | < 4.4 | |
| Apple | Safari | < 5.1.4 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 5.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=96047
- http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=96885
- http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=98053
- http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=99512
- http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=99750
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2011/10/chrome-stable-release.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Mar/msg00001.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Mar/msg00003.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48288
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48377
- http://www.rafayhackingarticles.net/2014/10/a-tale-of-another-sop-bypass-in-andr
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026774
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/external/webkit/+/109d59bf6fe4abfd001f
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/70959
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-3881?
CVE-2011-3881 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). WebKit, as used in Google Chrome before 15.0.874.102 and Android before 4.4, allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and conduct Universal XSS (UXSS) attacks via vectors related to (1...
How severe is CVE-2011-3881?
CVE-2011-3881 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-2011-3881?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome, Google Android, Apple Safari, Apple Iphone Os.