CVE-2011-3909
CVE-2011-3909 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Google Chrome
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) implementation in Google Chrome before 16.0.912.63 on 64-bit platforms does not properly manage property arrays, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2011-3909?
- The Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) implementation in Google Chrome before 16.0.912.63 on 64-bit platforms does not properly manage property arrays, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors.
- How severe is CVE-2011-3909?
- CVE-2011-3909 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2011-3909 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2011-3909?
- CVE-2011-3909 primarily affects Google Chrome. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2011-3909?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2011-3909 published?
- CVE-2011-3909 was published on 2011-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=101010
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2011/12/stable-channel-update.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Mar/msg00000.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Mar/msg00001.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Mar/msg00003.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48274
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48288
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48377
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026774
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/73808
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14579
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:itunes:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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