Intrusion PreventionGoogle.Chrome.PDF.Pages.Code.Execution
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Code Execution vulnerability in Google Chrome.
The vulnerability is caused by an error in the vulnerable software when it handles a malformed "pdf" file. It may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a crafted "pdf" file.
Affected Products
Google Chrome before 8.0.552.237
Chrome OS before 8.0.552.344
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Upgrade to the latest version of Google Chrome, available from Web site:
http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2011/01/chrome-stable-release.html
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
| ID | 29079 |
| Created | Sep 09, 2011 |
| Updated | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2011-0475 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 13.51% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows, Linux |
| Affected App | Other |