CVE-2014-3196

CVE-2014-3196 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-264.

Key facts

Description

base/memory/shared_memory_win.cc in Google Chrome before 38.0.2125.101 on Windows does not properly implement read-only restrictions on shared memory, which allows attackers to bypass a sandbox protection mechanism via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3196?
base/memory/shared_memory_win.cc in Google Chrome before 38.0.2125.101 on Windows does not properly implement read-only restrictions on shared memory, which allows attackers to bypass a sandbox protection mechanism via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2014-3196?
CVE-2014-3196 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-3196 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-3196?
CVE-2014-3196 affects Google Chrome. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3196?
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-2014-3196 published?
CVE-2014-3196 was published on 2014-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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