How severe is CVE-2011-1042?

CVE-2011-1042 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-1042 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-1042?

CVE-2011-1042 primarily affects Google Chrome Os. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-1042?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2011-1042 published?

CVE-2011-1042 was published on 2011-02-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-1042

CVE-2011-1042 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome Os with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-399.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Google Chrome Os
Published: 2011-02-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in flimflamd in flimflam in Google Chrome OS before 0.9.130.14 Beta allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) by providing the name of a hidden WiFi network that does not respond to connection attempts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-1042?: Use-after-free vulnerability in flimflamd in flimflam in Google Chrome OS before 0.9.130.14 Beta allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) by providing the name of a hidden WiFi network that does not respond to connection attempts.
How severe is CVE-2011-1042?: CVE-2011-1042 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-1042 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-1042?: CVE-2011-1042 primarily affects Google Chrome Os. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1042?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-1042 published?: CVE-2011-1042 was published on 2011-02-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:8.0.552.342:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:8.0.552.343:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:8.0.552.344:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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