CVE-2011-0478

Name: CVE-2011-0478
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2011-01-14T17:00:02.983+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.62%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-0478 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Google Chrome before 8.0.552.237 and Chrome OS before 8.0.552.344 do not properly handle SVG use elements, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors that lead to a "stale pointer.". EPSS estimates a 2.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Google Chrome before 8.0.552.237 and Chrome OS before 8.0.552.344 do not properly handle SVG use elements, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors that lead to a "stale pointer."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.62%

83.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome Os	< 8.0.552.344
Google	Chrome	< 8.0.552.237

References

http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=67363Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2011/01/chrome-stable-release.htmlVendor Advisory
http://osvdb.org/70461Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/42951Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45788Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.srware.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=2054Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/64669Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14191Third Party Advisory
http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=67363Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2011/01/chrome-stable-release.htmlVendor Advisory
http://osvdb.org/70461Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/42951Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45788Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.srware.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=2054Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/64669Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14191Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 14, 2011
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-0478?

How severe is CVE-2011-0478?

Severity scoring for CVE-2011-0478 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-0478?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST