CVE-2011-0474

Google Chrome before 8.0.552.237 and Chrome OS before 8.0.552.344 do not properly handle Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) token sequences in conjunction with…

published January 14, 2011

CVSS
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EPSS
3%
Percentile
86.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An overlooked CSS handling issue in Chrome could lead to unexpected crashes. It's like a restaurant that mismanages table reservations and suddenly can't serve guests! Picture a dining hall where a waiter gets confused by an overly complicated menu. Instead of serving delicious meals, they accidentally drop plates and create chaos. This CSS bug causes the browser to mishandle token sequences, possibly leading to a denial of service. With this vulnerability, a remote attacker could trigger instability in the browser, leading to crashes and potentially leaving users frustrated. While it might not steal data, the disruption is certainly annoying!

Put simply

Picture a dining hall where a waiter gets confused by an overly complicated menu. Instead of serving delicious meals, they accidentally drop plates and create chaos. This CSS bug causes the browser to mishandle token sequences, possibly leading to a denial of service. This vulnerability arises from inadequate handling of CSS token sequences related to cursors in Google Chrome, which may result in a denial of service when exploited.

What to do

With this vulnerability, a remote attacker could trigger instability in the browser, leading to crashes and potentially leaving users frustrated. While it might not steal data, the disruption is certainly annoying! To mitigate this issue, ensure you're running at least Google Chrome version 8.0.552.237 or above. Staying updated is key, so consider enabling auto-updates! You've got this! By keeping your browser updated, you'll keep your experience smooth and secure. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02829 · 86.5th 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 Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) token sequences in conjunction with…
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