CVE-2011-2601

Name: CVE-2011-2601
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2011-06-30T15:55:04.597+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.64%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-2601 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The GPU support functionality in Mac OS X does not properly restrict rendering time, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (desktop hang) via vectors involving WebGL and (1) shader programs or (2) complex 3D geometry, as demonstrated by using Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome to visit the lots-of-polys-example.html test page in the Khronos WebGL SDK.. EPSS estimates a 1.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The GPU support functionality in Mac OS X does not properly restrict rendering time, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (desktop hang) via vectors involving WebGL and (1) shader programs or (2) complex 3D geometry, as demonstrated by using Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome to visit the lots-of-polys-example.html test page in the Khronos WebGL SDK.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.64%

73.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: Jun 30, 2011
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-2601?

How severe is CVE-2011-2601?

Severity scoring for CVE-2011-2601 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-2601?

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Source: NVD / NIST