CVE-2011-3414

CVE-2011-3414 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 7 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 59% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-399.

Key facts

Description

The CaseInsensitiveHashProvider.getHashCode function in the HashTable implementation in the ASP.NET subsystem in Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 SP1, 2.0 SP2, 3.5 SP1, 3.5.1, and 4.0 computes hash values for form parameters without restricting the ability to trigger hash collisions predictably, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) by sending many crafted parameters, aka "Collisions in HashTable May Cause DoS Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-3414?
The CaseInsensitiveHashProvider.getHashCode function in the HashTable implementation in the ASP.NET subsystem in Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 SP1, 2.0 SP2, 3.5 SP1, 3.5.1, and 4.0 computes hash values for form parameters without restricting the ability to trigger hash collisions predictably, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) by sending many crafted parameters, aka "Collisions in HashTable May Cause DoS Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2011-3414?
CVE-2011-3414 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2011-3414 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 59% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-3414?
CVE-2011-3414 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 7. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3414?
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-2011-3414 published?
CVE-2011-3414 was published on 2011-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (13)

More vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows 7

All CVEs affecting Microsoft Windows 7 →

Other CWE-399 (Resource Management Errors) vulnerabilities

Browse all CWE-399 (Resource Management Errors) vulnerabilities →