CVE-2011-3959: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2011-3959: Buffer overflow in the locale implementation in Google Chrome before 17.0.963.46 allows remote attackers to...

Buffer overflow in the locale implementation in Google Chrome before 17.0.963.46 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 23:53 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Google Chrome vulnerability in the browser's locale handling. A remote attacker could crash the browser, and the CVE leaves open the possibility of other unspecified impact. Business risk is mainly from unmanaged or legacy systems still running Chrome before 17.0.963.46. Exposure is likely limited to legacy endpoints, embedded environments, or frozen virtual images running Google Chrome before 17.0.963.46. Current managed Chrome deployments should be unaffected if normal browser updates are enforced. Treat this as a legacy hygiene issue unless vulnerable Chrome versions are found. If present on internet-facing user workstations or kiosk systems, prioritize remediation because the vulnerability is remotely reachable and browser compromise paths are high-value. Mitigation focus: Update Google Chrome to 17.0.963.46 or later.; Retire systems that cannot run supported Chrome versions.; Enforce browser auto-updates across managed endpoints..

Prepared: Jun 27, 2026, 17:28 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 9, 2012, 02:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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