How severe is CVE-2011-1301?

CVE-2011-1301 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2011-1301 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-1301?

CVE-2011-1301 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-1301?

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-2011-1301 published?

CVE-2011-1301 was published on 2011-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-1301

CVE-2011-1301 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-416.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-416
Affected product: Google Chrome
Published: 2011-04-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in the GPU process in Google Chrome before 10.0.648.205 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-1301?: Use-after-free vulnerability in the GPU process in Google Chrome before 10.0.648.205 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2011-1301?: CVE-2011-1301 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2011-1301 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-1301?: CVE-2011-1301 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1301?: 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-2011-1301 published?: CVE-2011-1301 was published on 2011-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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