How severe is CVE-2011-3918?

CVE-2011-3918 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2011-3918 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-3918?

CVE-2011-3918 primarily affects Google Android. In total, 32 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-3918?

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-2011-3918 published?

CVE-2011-3918 was published on 2012-10-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-3918

CVE-2011-3918 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. 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-399.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Google Android
Published: 2012-10-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Zygote process in Android 4.0.3 and earlier accepts fork requests from processes with arbitrary UIDs, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot loop) via a crafted application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-3918?: The Zygote process in Android 4.0.3 and earlier accepts fork requests from processes with arbitrary UIDs, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot loop) via a crafted application.
How severe is CVE-2011-3918?: CVE-2011-3918 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2011-3918 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-3918?: CVE-2011-3918 primarily affects Google Android. In total, 32 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3918?: 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-2011-3918 published?: CVE-2011-3918 was published on 2012-10-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (32)

cpe:2.3:o:google:android:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:2.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:2.3.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:3.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:3.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:3.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:3.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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