CVE-2011-0472

Google Chrome before 8.0.552.237 and Chrome OS before 8.0.552.344 do not properly handle the printing of PDF documents, which allows user-assisted remote…

published January 14, 2011

CVSS
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EPSS
2%
Percentile
82.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A PDF printing mishap could send your Google Chrome crashing down! Users have a front-row seat to this show if they open a crafty multi-page doc before version 8.0.552.237. 🎭 Think of it like a faulty ticket machine at the theater that jams each time a multi-page ticket is printed—everyone behind you is left waiting, and the show comes to a screeching halt! An attacker can exploit this flaw to crash the Chrome application, leaving users stranded and unable to access their browsing experience. While the immediate consequence is a denial of service, there’s also a chance of other unspecified impacts lurking in the shadows. Yikes!

Put simply

Think of it like a faulty ticket machine at the theater that jams each time a multi-page ticket is printed—everyone behind you is left waiting, and the show comes to a screeching halt! This vulnerability arises from Chrome not handling multi-page PDF print requests correctly, which can lead to application crashes when processed.

What to do

An attacker can exploit this flaw to crash the Chrome application, leaving users stranded and unable to access their browsing experience. While the immediate consequence is a denial of service, there’s also a chance of other unspecified impacts lurking in the shadows. Yikes! If you're running an affected Chrome version, it’s time to update—grab the latest version to ensure you’re patched against this vulnerability! Also, stay vigilant and avoid opening suspicious PDF documents from unknown sources. 🛡️ You've got this! With a quick update and some caution, you can keep your browsing experience smooth and secure! 🚀

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02190 · 82.2th percentile
Published
2011-01-14T16:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 JAN 16:00Z
    Google Chrome before 8.0.552.237 and Chrome OS before 8.0.552.344 do not properly handle the printing of PDF documents, which allows user-assisted remote…
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