CVE-2011-3018

Name: CVE-2011-3018
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-02-16T20:55:03.507+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.33%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-3018 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow 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 related to path rendering.. EPSS estimates a 1.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow 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 related to path rendering.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.33%

67.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	< 17.0.963.56

References

http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=110172Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2012/02/chrome-stable-update.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/48016Not Applicable
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14522Third Party Advisory
http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=110172Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2012/02/chrome-stable-update.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/48016Not Applicable
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14522Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-3018?

Heap-based buffer overflow 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 related to path rendering.

How severe is CVE-2011-3018?

Severity scoring for CVE-2011-3018 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-3018?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2011-3018?

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Source: NVD / NIST