CVE-2011-0480
Overview
CVE-2011-0480 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting google chrome_os. It was published on January 14, 2011.
Technical Description
Multiple buffer overflows in vorbis_dec.c in the Vorbis decoder in FFmpeg, as used in Google Chrome before 8.0.552.237 and Chrome OS before 8.0.552.344, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted WebM file, related to buffers for (1) the channel floor and (2) the channel residue.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from google. Update chrome_os to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| chrome_os | >= 0, < 8.0.552.344 | Affected | |
| chrome | >= 0, < 8.0.552.237 | Affected |
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2011-0480?
CVE-2011-0480 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting google chrome_os. It was published on January 14, 2011.
How severe is CVE-2011-0480?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2011-0480?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from google. Update chrome_os to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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