CVE-2011-2761

Public Exploit

Description

Google Chrome 14.0.794.0 does not properly handle a reload of a page generated in response to a POST, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted web site, related to GetWidget methods.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.05% Top 25%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A13889 vdb entry signature
http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=86119 patch exploit
http://src.chromium.org/viewvc/chrome?view=rev&revision=89409 patch
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/68857 vdb entry
http://codereview.chromium.org/7189019 patch
http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2011/06/dev-channel-update_16.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-2761?
CVE-2011-2761 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2011-2761?
To fix CVE-2011-2761, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2011-2761 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2011-2761 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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