CVE-2011-3052 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can cause denial of service or potential code execution in Google Chrome via malicious WebGL CANVAS elements.
- 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-2011-3052?
CVE-2011-3052 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Chrome, published on 22 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 WebGL implementation in Google Chrome before 17.0.963.83 does not properly handle CANVAS elements, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-3052?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Google Chrome, Opensuse Opensuse.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3052?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2011-3052 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-3052 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Chrome
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q888-r7rg-fx7p.