VID |
28848 |
Severity |
40 |
Port |
139,445 |
Protocol |
TCP |
Class |
SMB |
Detailed Description |
A version of Google Chrome which is older than 14.0.835.202 has been installed on the host. Google Chrome is a web browser released by Google. Google Chrome versions prior to 14.0.835.202 are vulnerable to multiple vulnerabilities.
- Use-after-free errors exist that are related to text line box handling and the v8 JavaScript engine bindings. (CVE-2011-2876, CVE-2011-2880) - An unspecified error exists related to stale fonts in SVG text handling. (CVE-2011-2877) - A cross-origin violation error exists that could allow access to the window prototype. (CVE-2011-2878) - Lifetime and threading errors exist that are related to audio node handling. (CVE-2011-2879) - Unspecified errors related to hidden v8 objects and shader translators exist that could allow memory corruption. (CVE-2011-2881, CVE-2011-3873)
* Note: This check requires an account with administrative privileges which can log into the host to scan. Absence of this condition will result in the check not being performed and a False Negative for all vulnerable hosts.
* References: http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2011/10/stable-channel-update.html
* Platforms Affected: Google Chrome versions prior to 14.0.835.202 Microsoft Windows Any version |
Recommendation |
Upgrade to the latest version Google Chrome (14.0.835.202 or later), available from the Google Web site at http://www.google.com/chrome/ |
Related URL |
CVE-2011-2876,CVE-2011-2877,CVE-2011-2878,CVE-2011-2879,CVE-2011-2880,CVE-2011-2881,CVE-2011-3873 (CVE) |
Related URL |
49938 (SecurityFocus) |
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