CVE-2011-1459
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.65%
Last modified
CVE-2011-1459 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The WebKit::WebPluginContainerImpl::handleEvent function in Google Chrome before Blink M11 allows an attacker to cause a denial of service (crash) via the htmlpluginelement.cpp plugin.. EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The WebKit::WebPluginContainerImpl::handleEvent function in Google Chrome before Blink M11 allows an attacker to cause a denial of service (crash) via the htmlpluginelement.cpp plugin.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Blink | < m11 |
References
- http://trac.webkit.org/changeset/81795Mailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://trac.webkit.org/changeset/81891Mailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=76474Exploit, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
- http://trac.webkit.org/changeset/81795Mailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://trac.webkit.org/changeset/81891Mailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=76474Exploit, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2011-1459?
The WebKit::WebPluginContainerImpl::handleEvent function in Google Chrome before Blink M11 allows an attacker to cause a denial of service (crash) via the htmlpluginelement.cpp plugin.
How severe is CVE-2011-1459?
CVE-2011-1459 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1459?
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.
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