How severe is CVE-2011-3080?

CVE-2011-3080 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2011-3080 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-3080?

CVE-2011-3080 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-3080?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2011-3080 published?

CVE-2011-3080 was published on 2012-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-3080

CVE-2011-3080 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6. 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-362.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-362
Affected product: Google Chrome
Published: 2012-05-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Race condition in the Inter-process Communication (IPC) implementation in Google Chrome before 18.0.1025.168 allows attackers to bypass intended sandbox restrictions via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-3080?: Race condition in the Inter-process Communication (IPC) implementation in Google Chrome before 18.0.1025.168 allows attackers to bypass intended sandbox restrictions via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2011-3080?: CVE-2011-3080 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2011-3080 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-3080?: CVE-2011-3080 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3080?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2011-3080 published?: CVE-2011-3080 was published on 2012-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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