CVE-2011-2170

CVE-2011-2170 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome Os with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4. 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

Google Chrome OS before R12 0.12.433.38 Beta, when Guest mode is enabled, does not prevent changes on the about:flags page, which has unspecified impact and local attack vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-2170?
Google Chrome OS before R12 0.12.433.38 Beta, when Guest mode is enabled, does not prevent changes on the about:flags page, which has unspecified impact and local attack vectors.
How severe is CVE-2011-2170?
CVE-2011-2170 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-2170 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-2170?
CVE-2011-2170 primarily affects Google Chrome Os. In total, 31 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2170?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-2170 published?
CVE-2011-2170 was published on 2011-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (31)

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