CVE-2011-0471
Description
The node-iteration implementation in Google Chrome before 8.0.552.237 and Chrome OS before 8.0.552.344 does not properly handle pointers, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors.
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A pointer handling flaw in Chrome's node-iteration code before 8.0.552.237 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via unknown vectors.
Vulnerability
The node-iteration implementation in Google Chrome before version 8.0.552.237 and Chrome OS before version 8.0.552.344 does not properly handle pointers. This memory safety issue can be triggered by remote attackers via unknown vectors, likely involving crafted web content that exploits the improper pointer handling during DOM node iteration.
Exploitation
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by enticing a user to visit a specially crafted web page. The exact exploitation steps are not disclosed, but the vulnerability is remotely exploitable without authentication. The attacker does not require any special network position beyond serving the malicious page.
Impact
Successful exploitation leads to a denial of service, potentially crashing the browser. The description also notes the possibility of unspecified other impact, which could include memory corruption leading to arbitrary code execution, though this is not confirmed.
Mitigation
The vulnerability is fixed in Google Chrome version 8.0.552.237 and later, and in Chrome OS version 8.0.552.344 and later. Users should update their browsers to these versions or newer. No workarounds are available.
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References
8- googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2011/01/chrome-stable-release.htmlnvdVendor Advisory
- secunia.com/advisories/42951nvdThird Party Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/45788nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- www.srware.net/forum/viewtopic.phpnvdThird Party Advisory
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/64662nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A13710nvdThird Party Advisory
- code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detailnvdPermissions Required
- osvdb.org/70454nvdBroken Link
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