How severe is CVE-2011-1291?

CVE-2011-1291 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2011-1291 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-1291?

CVE-2011-1291 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-1291?

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

When was CVE-2011-1291 published?

CVE-2011-1291 was published on 2011-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-1291

CVE-2011-1291 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-120.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Google Chrome
Published: 2011-03-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Google Chrome before 10.0.648.204 does not properly handle base strings, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors, related to a "buffer error."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-1291?: Google Chrome before 10.0.648.204 does not properly handle base strings, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors, related to a "buffer error."
How severe is CVE-2011-1291?: CVE-2011-1291 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2011-1291 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-1291?: CVE-2011-1291 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1291?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2011-1291 published?: CVE-2011-1291 was published on 2011-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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