CVE-2011-1804

CVE-2011-1804 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-20.

Key facts

Description

rendering/RenderBox.cpp in WebCore in WebKit before r86862, as used in Google Chrome before 11.0.696.71, does not properly render floats, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors that lead to a "stale pointer."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-1804?
rendering/RenderBox.cpp in WebCore in WebKit before r86862, as used in Google Chrome before 11.0.696.71, does not properly render floats, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors that lead to a "stale pointer."
How severe is CVE-2011-1804?
CVE-2011-1804 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2011-1804 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-1804?
CVE-2011-1804 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1804?
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-2011-1804 published?
CVE-2011-1804 was published on 2011-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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