CVE-2011-1442: Google Chrome before 11.0.696.57 does not properly handle mutation events, which allows remote attackers to...

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CVE-2011-1442 is an old Google Chrome issue fixed by Chrome 11.0.696.57. Malicious web content could trigger improper mutation-event handling, causing browser node tree corruption, denial of service, or unspecified additional impact. The provided sources do not show active exploitation. Exposure is most likely limited to systems still running Google Chrome versions earlier than 11.0.696.57. Modern managed Chrome deployments are unlikely to be affected, but legacy workstations, unmanaged browsers, or frozen images should be checked. This is primarily a legacy hygiene issue unless your environment still runs very old Chrome builds. Prioritize discovery and removal of unsupported browsers rather than emergency response. Mitigation focus: Confirm Chrome is newer than 11.0.696.57.; Update legacy Chrome installations to a currently supported release.; Check vendor release guidance before relying on compensating controls..

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Jun 24, 2026, 13:28 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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