How severe is CVE-2011-3024?

CVE-2011-3024 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-3024 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-3024?

CVE-2011-3024 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-3024?

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

When was CVE-2011-3024 published?

CVE-2011-3024 was published on 2012-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-3024

CVE-2011-3024 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-295.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-295
Affected product: Google Chrome
Published: 2012-02-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Google Chrome before 17.0.963.56 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via an empty X.509 certificate.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-3024?: Google Chrome before 17.0.963.56 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via an empty X.509 certificate.
How severe is CVE-2011-3024?: CVE-2011-3024 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-3024 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-3024?: CVE-2011-3024 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3024?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-3024 published?: CVE-2011-3024 was published on 2012-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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