CVE-2011-0484
Description
Google Chrome before 8.0.552.237 and Chrome OS before 8.0.552.344 do not properly perform DOM node removal, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors that lead to a "stale rendering node."
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Improper DOM node removal in Google Chrome before 8.0.552.237 allows remote attackers to cause denial of service via a stale rendering node.
Vulnerability
Google Chrome before version 8.0.552.237 and Chrome OS before version 8.0.552.344 improperly handle DOM node removal, leading to a stale rendering node. This vulnerability can be triggered by unknown vectors, likely involving crafted web content that manipulates the DOM in a way that leaves a reference to a removed node.
Exploitation
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by convincing a user to visit a specially crafted web page. No authentication or special network position is required; the attack is remote and relies on standard browser rendering. The exact sequence of steps is not publicly disclosed, but the root cause is improper cleanup of rendering nodes after DOM removal.
Impact
Successful exploitation results in a denial of service (browser crash or hang). The description also mentions the possibility of unspecified other impact, though no details on code execution or data disclosure have been published.
Mitigation
Google addressed this vulnerability in Chrome 8.0.552.237 and Chrome OS 8.0.552.344. Users should update to these or later versions. No workarounds are available for unpatched versions.
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References
8- code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detailnvdExploitVendor Advisory
- 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/64675nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14131nvdThird Party Advisory
- osvdb.org/70467nvdBroken Link
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