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ASB-2012.0034 - [Win][UNIX/Linux] Google Chrome: Reduced security - Unknown/unspecified

Date: 12 March 2012
References: ESB-2012.0436 ESB-2012.0459

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                         AUSCERT Security Bulletin

                               ASB-2012.0034
                Updated version of Google Chrome available
                               12 March 2012

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        AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product:              Google Chrome
Operating System:     Windows
                      UNIX variants (UNIX, Linux, OSX)
Impact/Access:        Reduced Security -- Unknown/Unspecified
Resolution:           Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names:            CVE-2011-3047 CVE-2011-3046 
Member content until: Wednesday, April 11 2012

OVERVIEW

        Multiple vulnerabilities have been fixed in Google Chrome
        17.0.963.79. [1]


IMPACT

        Google has provided the following information: [1]
         
        "[Like a b-b-b-b-boss!!! $60,000] [117620] [117656] Critical CVE-2011-3047: Errant plug-in load and GPU process memory corruption. Credit to PinkiePie."


MITIGATION

        The vendor recommends upgrading to the latest version of Google Chrome
        to correct these issues. [1]


REFERENCES

        [1] Chrome Stable Update
            http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com.au/2012/03/chrome-stable-update_10.html

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