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6.8

Google Chrome may crash or be taken over by attackers

CVE-2011-1808 · published 15 years ago
Summary

Versions of Google Chrome before 12.0.742.91 contain a coding error that can be triggered by a malicious web page. This error could cause the browser to stop working or allow an attacker to gain further control. Updating Chrome to the latest version fixes the issue.

What to do
  • Update google chrome to version 12.0.742.91 or later.
Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
google chrome < 12.0.742.91
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome before 12.0.742.91 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors related to incorrect inte...
Use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome before 12.0.742.91 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors related to incorrect integer calculations during float handling.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
6.8 Medium
Exploitation
1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-416Use After Free
Timeline
Published9 Jun 2011
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2011-1808 · NVD
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