CVE-2011-3079

The Inter-process Communication (IPC) implementation in Google Chrome before 18.0.1025.168, as used in Mozilla Firefox before 38.0 and other products, does not…

published May 1, 2012

CVSS
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EPSS
1%
Percentile
72.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An unchecked message could lead to unpredictable chaos! The IPC implementation in Google Chrome and Firefox has some serious message-validation issues, making it a sneaky little vulnerability! Think of it like a restaurant where the kitchen accepts orders without verifying what the server wrote down. This could lead to incorrect or hazardous meals being served—yikes! While the exact consequences remain unspecified, without proper validation, attackers could potentially manipulate the communication between processes, leading to unintended behavior or data leakage. Imagine sending a secret recipe to the wrong table!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the kitchen accepts orders without verifying what the server wrote down. This could lead to incorrect or hazardous meals being served—yikes! The IPC feature in Google Chrome and early versions of Firefox fails to properly validate incoming messages, leaving the door open for unexpected interactions between applications. This misstep could allow attackers to harness this flaw for various nefarious purposes.

What to do

While the exact consequences remain unspecified, without proper validation, attackers could potentially manipulate the communication between processes, leading to unintended behavior or data leakage. Imagine sending a secret recipe to the wrong table! Users should update to the latest versions of Google Chrome (18.0.1025.168 or later) and Firefox (38.0 or later) to patch this vulnerability. Regularly checking for software updates can help keep your systems secure. You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep those updates rolling in! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01417 · 72.4th percentile
Published
2012-05-01T10:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 01 MAY 10:00Z
    The Inter-process Communication (IPC) implementation in Google Chrome before 18.0.1025.168, as used in Mozilla Firefox before 38.0 and other products, does not…
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