CVE-2011-3046 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a Universal XSS vulnerability in the Chrome extension subsystem during history navigation.
- 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
- Available
What is CVE-2011-3046?
CVE-2011-3046 is a critical cross-site scripting vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 9 Mar 2012. 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
The extension subsystem in Google Chrome before 17.0.963.78 does not properly handle history navigation, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging a "Universal XSS (UXSS)" issue.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-3046?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Safari, Google Chrome, Opensuse Opensuse.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3046?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2011-3046 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-3046 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7jq2-gmmw-gv34.