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CVE-2011-0485

10.0 · HIGH

Google Chrome before 8.0.552.237 and Chrome OS before 8.0.552.344 do not properly handle speech data, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors that lead to a…

Published Jan 14, 2011googleCWE-20EPSS 3.39%

Overview

CVE-2011-0485 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting google chrome_os. It was published on January 14, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Google Chrome before 8.0.552.237 and Chrome OS before 8.0.552.344 do not properly handle speech data, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors that lead to a "stale pointer."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from google. Update chrome_os to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
googlechrome_os>= 0, < 8.0.552.344Affected
googlechrome>= 0, < 8.0.552.237Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-0485?

CVE-2011-0485 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting google chrome_os. It was published on January 14, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2011-0485?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2011-0485?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from google. Update chrome_os to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2011-0485?

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