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CVE-2011-1189: Google Chrome before 10.0.648.127 does not properly perform box layout, which allows remote attackers to ca...

Google Chrome before 10.0.648.127 does not properly perform box layout, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors that lead to a "stale node."

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Plain-English summary

This is an old Google Chrome vulnerability fixed in Chrome 10.0.648.127. A malicious remote page could trigger incorrect box layout handling, causing denial of service or possibly other unspecified effects tied to a stale node. The public record does not provide CVSS, exploit status, or detailed impact.

Executive priority

Treat this as a legacy browser hygiene issue unless old Chrome versions remain in production. There is no supplied evidence of active exploitation, but browser vulnerabilities can become business risk when unsupported software persists on endpoints or kiosks.

Technical view

Chrome before 10.0.648.127 improperly performed box layout. The CVE says unknown remote vectors could lead to a stale node condition, with denial of service or unspecified other impact. No CWE, CVSS vector, proof-of-concept detail, or precise affected platform list is provided in the supplied sources.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely limited to unmanaged, embedded, or legacy systems still running Chrome versions earlier than 10.0.648.127. Modern supported Chrome deployments are unlikely to be exposed, but the bundle does not provide platform-specific affected CPEs.

Exploitation context

The supplied bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or any cited evidence of active exploitation. The vulnerability is remotely reachable through unknown vectors, but public detail here is too limited to assess exploit maturity or reliability.

Researcher notes

Key gaps are the unknown attack vector, missing CVSS, absent CWE mapping, and unspecified non-DoS impact. The Chromium issue and vendor release reference are important primary leads, but the supplied bundle does not include enough detail to characterize root cause or exploitability.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade Chrome to version 10.0.648.127 or later.
  • Remove unsupported legacy Chrome builds from enterprise systems.
  • Check vendor release notes for any additional guidance.
  • Prioritize remediation on kiosks, VDI images, and embedded browser deployments.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Chrome versions across managed and unmanaged endpoints.
  • Flag any Chrome version earlier than 10.0.648.127.
  • Review vulnerability scanner detections for OVAL definition oval:org.mitre.oval:def:14370.
  • Confirm legacy images and golden builds no longer contain affected Chrome versions.
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Not scored
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