CVE-2011-1042

Name: CVE-2011-1042
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2011-02-18T17:00:46.323+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.88%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-1042 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Use-after-free vulnerability in flimflamd in flimflam in Google Chrome OS before 0.9.130.14 Beta allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) by providing the name of a hidden WiFi network that does not respond to connection attempts.. EPSS estimates a 0.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in flimflamd in flimflam in Google Chrome OS before 0.9.130.14 Beta allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) by providing the name of a hidden WiFi network that does not respond to connection attempts.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.88%

54.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome Os	<= 0.9.126.0
Google	Chrome Os	8.0.552.342
Google	Chrome Os	8.0.552.343
Google	Chrome Os	8.0.552.344

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 18, 2011
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-1042?

How severe is CVE-2011-1042?

Severity scoring for CVE-2011-1042 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-1042?

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Source: NVD / NIST