How severe is CVE-2011-3874?

CVE-2011-3874 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2011-3874 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-3874?

CVE-2011-3874 primarily affects Google Android. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-3874?

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

When was CVE-2011-3874 published?

CVE-2011-3874 was published on 2012-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-3874

CVE-2011-3874 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Google Android with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Google Android
Published: 2012-01-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in libsysutils in Android 2.2.x through 2.2.2 and 2.3.x through 2.3.6 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an application that calls the FrameworkListener::dispatchCommand method with the wrong number of arguments, as demonstrated by zergRush to trigger a use-after-free error.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-3874?: Stack-based buffer overflow in libsysutils in Android 2.2.x through 2.2.2 and 2.3.x through 2.3.6 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an application that calls the FrameworkListener::dispatchCommand method with the wrong number of arguments, as demonstrated by zergRush to trigger a use-after-free error.
How severe is CVE-2011-3874?: CVE-2011-3874 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2011-3874 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-3874?: CVE-2011-3874 primarily affects Google Android. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3874?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2011-3874 published?: CVE-2011-3874 was published on 2012-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:o:google:android:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:2.2:rev1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:2.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:2.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:2.3:rev1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:2.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:2.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:2.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:2.3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:2.3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:2.3.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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