CVE-2011-3234

Name: CVE-2011-3234
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2011-09-19T12:02:56.56+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.88%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-3234 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Google Chrome before 14.0.835.163 does not properly handle boxes, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 1.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Google Chrome before 14.0.835.163 does not properly handle boxes, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.88%

76.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	< 14.0.835.163
Apple	Itunes	< 10.5
Apple	Safari	< 5.1.1
Apple	Iphone Os	< 5.0

References

http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=89991Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2011/09/stable-channel-update_16.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00004.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://osvdb.org/75550Broken Link
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4981Third Party Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4999Third Party Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5000Broken Link
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/69876Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14224Third Party Advisory
http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=89991Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2011/09/stable-channel-update_16.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00004.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://osvdb.org/75550Broken Link
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4981Third Party Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4999Third Party Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5000Broken Link
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/69876Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14224Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 19, 2011
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-3234?

Google Chrome before 14.0.835.163 does not properly handle boxes, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via unspecified vectors.

How severe is CVE-2011-3234?

Severity scoring for CVE-2011-3234 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-3234?

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-2011-3234?

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Source: NVD / NIST