CVE-2011-0779

Name: CVE-2011-0779
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2011-02-04T18:00:03.28+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.44%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-0779 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Google Chrome before 9.0.597.84 does not properly handle a missing key in an extension, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted extension.. EPSS estimates a 1.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Google Chrome before 9.0.597.84 does not properly handle a missing key in an extension, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted extension.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.44%

69.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	< 9.0.597.84
Debian	Debian Linux	6.0
Debian	Debian Linux	7.0

References

http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=62791Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2011/02/stable-channel-update.htmlVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/43782Third Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2192Third Party Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0671Permissions Required
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14540Third Party Advisory
http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=62791Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2011/02/stable-channel-update.htmlVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/43782Third Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2192Third Party Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0671Permissions Required
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14540Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 4, 2011
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-0779?

Google Chrome before 9.0.597.84 does not properly handle a missing key in an extension, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted extension.

How severe is CVE-2011-0779?

Severity scoring for CVE-2011-0779 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-0779?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2011-0779?

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Source: NVD / NIST