CVE-2011-2599

CVE-2011-2599 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome 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-200.

Key facts

Description

Google Chrome 11 does not block use of a cross-domain image as a WebGL texture, which allows remote attackers to obtain approximate copies of arbitrary images via a timing attack involving a crafted WebGL fragment shader.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-2599?
Google Chrome 11 does not block use of a cross-domain image as a WebGL texture, which allows remote attackers to obtain approximate copies of arbitrary images via a timing attack involving a crafted WebGL fragment shader.
How severe is CVE-2011-2599?
CVE-2011-2599 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-2599 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-2599?
CVE-2011-2599 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2599?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-2599 published?
CVE-2011-2599 was published on 2011-06-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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