CVE-2011-3059

CVE-2011-3059 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-125.

Key facts

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-125
• Affected product: Google Chrome
• Published: 2012-03-30
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Google Chrome before 18.0.1025.142 does not properly handle SVG text elements, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-3059?

Google Chrome before 18.0.1025.142 does not properly handle SVG text elements, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via unspecified vectors.

How severe is CVE-2011-3059?

CVE-2011-3059 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-3059 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-3059?

CVE-2011-3059 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-2011-3059?

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

When was CVE-2011-3059 published?

CVE-2011-3059 was published on 2012-03-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=112317
• http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2012/03/stable-channel-release-and-beta-channel.html
• http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Jul/msg00000.html
• http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Sep/msg00001.html
• http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Sep/msg00003.html
• http://secunia.com/advisories/48618
• http://secunia.com/advisories/48691
• http://secunia.com/advisories/48763
• http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5400
• http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5485
• http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5503
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52762
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026877
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74409
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15200

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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