CVE-2011-3914 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can cause denial of service or potentially execute code via an out-of-bounds write in the V8 engine's internationalization functionality.
- 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-2011-3914?
CVE-2011-3914 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Chrome, published on 13 Dec 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
The internationalization (aka i18n) functionality in Google V8, as used in Google Chrome before 16.0.912.63, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors that trigger an out-of-bounds write.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-3914?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Chrome.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3914?
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-2011-3914 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-3914 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Chrome
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2g22-8mcq-m4fp.