CVE-2011-3090

CVE-2011-3090 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: 2% (77th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-362
• Affected product: Google Chrome
• Published: 2012-05-16
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Race condition in Google Chrome before 19.0.1084.46 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors related to worker processes.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-3090?

Race condition in Google Chrome before 19.0.1084.46 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors related to worker processes.

How severe is CVE-2011-3090?

CVE-2011-3090 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2011-3090 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-2011-3090?

CVE-2011-3090 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-3090?

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-2011-3090 published?

CVE-2011-3090 was published on 2012-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=121223
• http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2012/05/stable-channel-update.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://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-05/msg00017.html
• http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201205-03.xml
• http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5400
• http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5485
• http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5503
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53540
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027067
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75595
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15605

Affected products (1)

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

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