How severe is CVE-2011-2877?

CVE-2011-2877 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-2877 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-2877?

CVE-2011-2877 primarily affects Google Chrome. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-2877?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2011-2877 published?

CVE-2011-2877 was published on 2011-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-2877

CVE-2011-2877 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Google Chrome
Published: 2011-10-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Google Chrome before 14.0.835.202 does not properly handle SVG text, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors that lead to "stale font."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-2877?: Google Chrome before 14.0.835.202 does not properly handle SVG text, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors that lead to "stale font."
How severe is CVE-2011-2877?: CVE-2011-2877 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-2877 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-2877?: CVE-2011-2877 primarily affects Google Chrome. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2877?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-2877 published?: CVE-2011-2877 was published on 2011-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:itunes:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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