How severe is CVE-2011-0472?

CVE-2011-0472 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2011-0472 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-0472?

CVE-2011-0472 primarily affects Google Chrome. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-0472?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2011-0472 published?

CVE-2011-0472 was published on 2011-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-0472

CVE-2011-0472 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Google Chrome
Published: 2011-01-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Google Chrome before 8.0.552.237 and Chrome OS before 8.0.552.344 do not properly handle the printing of PDF documents, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a multi-page document.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-0472?: Google Chrome before 8.0.552.237 and Chrome OS before 8.0.552.344 do not properly handle the printing of PDF documents, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a multi-page document.
How severe is CVE-2011-0472?: CVE-2011-0472 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2011-0472 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-0472?: CVE-2011-0472 primarily affects Google Chrome. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0472?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2011-0472 published?: CVE-2011-0472 was published on 2011-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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