Vulnerability Details : CVE-2011-2783
Google Chrome before 13.0.782.107 does not ensure that developer-mode NPAPI extension installations are confirmed by a browser dialog, which makes it easier for remote attackers to modify the product's functionality via a Trojan horse extension.
Vulnerability category: Input validation
Products affected by CVE-2011-2783
- cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2011-2783
0.79%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 79 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2011-2783
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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6.8
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
8.6
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6.4
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2011-2783
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The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2011-2783
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/68945
Google Chrome NPAPI code execution CVE-2011-2783 Vulnerability ReportThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2011/08/stable-channel-update.html
Chrome Releases: Stable Channel UpdateVendor Advisory
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https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14406
Repository / Oval RepositoryThird Party Advisory
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http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=83273
83273 - Browser prompt when installing unpacked npapi extensions - chromium - MonorailPatch;Vendor Advisory
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