CVE-2011-2599 Information disclosure in n/a
Remote attackers can obtain approximate copies of arbitrary images via a timing attack using crafted WebGL shaders in Google Chrome.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2011-2599?
CVE-2011-2599 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome, published on 30 Jun 2011. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Google Chrome 11 does not block use of a cross-domain image as a WebGL texture, which allows remote attackers to obtain approximate copies of arbitrary images via a timing attack involving a crafted WebGL fragment shader.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-2599?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Chrome.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2599?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-2599 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2011-2599 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-2599 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Chrome
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gv9p-8h7m-348v.