CVE-2011-1291

Name: CVE-2011-1291
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2011-03-25T19:55:00.84+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.67%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-1291 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Google Chrome before 10.0.648.204 does not properly handle base strings, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors, related to a "buffer error.". EPSS estimates a 1.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Google Chrome before 10.0.648.204 does not properly handle base strings, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors, related to a "buffer error."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.67%

73.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-120

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	< 10.0.648.204

References

http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=72517Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2011/03/stable-channel-update.htmlVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/43859Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47029Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0765Permissions Required
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/66298Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14544Third Party Advisory
http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=72517Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2011/03/stable-channel-update.htmlVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/43859Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47029Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0765Permissions Required
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/66298Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14544Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 25, 2011
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-1291?

How severe is CVE-2011-1291?

Severity scoring for CVE-2011-1291 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-1291?

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