CVE-2011-1818: Use-after-free vulnerability in the image loader in Google Chrome before 12.0.742.91 allows remote attacker...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Google Chrome memory-safety flaw in the image loader. A malicious web page or image-related content could crash the browser and may have caused other unspecified impact. The key business issue is legacy browser exposure, not current mainstream Chrome. Exposure is likely limited to endpoints, kiosks, appliances, test images, or embedded environments still running Google Chrome before 12.0.742.91. Current managed Chrome deployments should not be affected if they are on supported versions. Treat this as a legacy hygiene issue unless obsolete Chrome is present. If found, prioritize remediation because browser memory flaws can expose users through normal web browsing. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Chrome to a supported version newer than 12.0.742.91.; Remove or isolate systems that require obsolete Chrome builds.; Check vendor guidance before applying compensating controls..

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Jun 28, 2026, 00:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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