#VU44569 Use-after-free in Google Chrome - CVE-2011-3888
Vulnerability identifier: #VU44569
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Google Chrome
Client/Desktop applications /
Web browsers
Vendor: Google
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing vectors related to editing operations in conjunction with an unknown plug-in. A user-assisted remote attackers can cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Update to version 15.0.874.102.
Vulnerable software versions
Google Chrome: 15.0.874.0 - 15.0.874.101
External links
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=99138
https://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2011/10/chrome-stable-release.html
https://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Mar/msg00000.html
https://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Mar/msg00001.html
https://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Mar/msg00003.html
https://secunia.com/advisories/48274
https://secunia.com/advisories/48288
https://secunia.com/advisories/48377
https://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026774
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/70966
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/73805
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A13107
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
