CVE-2011-3097

The PDF functionality in Google Chrome before 19.0.1084.46 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact by…

published May 16, 2012

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
85.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An out-of-bounds write error in Google Chrome's PDF functionality can bring your browser to a grinding halt! 🔥 Think of it like a waiter spilling an entire tray of drinks because they misjudged the edge of the table — a little miscalculation can lead to chaos! This flaw could potentially lead to a denial of service, meaning your browser might suddenly freeze or crash while trying to handle a PDF. While it's not immediately devastating, it could disrupt your workflow unexpectedly!

Put simply

Think of it like a waiter spilling an entire tray of drinks because they misjudged the edge of the table — a little miscalculation can lead to chaos! CVE-2011-3097 involves an out-of-bounds write error in Chrome's PDF handling, which can be exploited by attackers to cause the browser to crash or behave unpredictably.

What to do

This flaw could potentially lead to a denial of service, meaning your browser might suddenly freeze or crash while trying to handle a PDF. While it's not immediately devastating, it could disrupt your workflow unexpectedly! Update Google Chrome to at least version 19.0.1084.46 to patch this vulnerability. Always ensure your browser is running the latest version for optimal security. 🛡️ You've got this! Stay proactive and keep your browser updated to surf the web safely! 🚀

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02588 · 85.1th percentile
Published
2012-05-16T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 MAY 00:00Z
    The PDF functionality in Google Chrome before 19.0.1084.46 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact by…
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