How severe is CVE-2011-3146?

CVE-2011-3146 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-3146 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-3146?

CVE-2011-3146 affects Gnome Librsvg. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-3146?

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

When was CVE-2011-3146 published?

CVE-2011-3146 was published on 2012-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-3146

CVE-2011-3146 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnome Librsvg 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: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gnome Librsvg
Published: 2012-09-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

librsvg before 2.34.1 uses the node name to identify the type of node, which allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a SVG file with a node with the element name starting with "fe," which is misidentified as a RsvgFilterPrimitive.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-3146?: librsvg before 2.34.1 uses the node name to identify the type of node, which allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a SVG file with a node with the element name starting with "fe," which is misidentified as a RsvgFilterPrimitive.
How severe is CVE-2011-3146?: CVE-2011-3146 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-3146 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-3146?: CVE-2011-3146 affects Gnome Librsvg. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3146?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-3146 published?: CVE-2011-3146 was published on 2012-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gnome:librsvg:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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