CVE-2011-3016

Name: CVE-2011-3016
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-02-16T20:55:03.38+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.55%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-3016 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome before 17.0.963.56 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors involving counter nodes, related to a "read-after-free" issue.. EPSS estimates a 1.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome before 17.0.963.56 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors involving counter nodes, related to a "read-after-free" issue.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.55%

71.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	< 17.0.963.56
Apple	Itunes	< 10.7
Apple	Safari	< 6.0
Apple	Iphone Os	< 6.0

References

http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=106336Vendor Advisory
http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2012/02/chrome-stable-update.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Jul/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Sep/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Sep/msg00003.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/48016Not Applicable
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5400Third Party Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5485Third Party Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5503Third Party Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14919Third Party Advisory
http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=106336Vendor Advisory
http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2012/02/chrome-stable-update.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Jul/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Sep/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Sep/msg00003.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/48016Not Applicable
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5400Third Party Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5485Third Party Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5503Third Party Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14919Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 16, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-3016?

How severe is CVE-2011-3016?

Severity scoring for CVE-2011-3016 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-3016?

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