Vulnerability Description
Use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome 17.0.963.66 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass the DEP and ASLR protection mechanisms, and execute arbitrary code, via unspecified vectors, as demonstrated by VUPEN during a Pwn2Own competition at CanSecWest 2012. NOTE: the primary affected product may be clarified later; it was not identified by the researcher, who reportedly stated "it really doesn't matter if it's third-party code."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | <= 17.0.963.66 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://pwn2own.zerodayinitiative.com/status.htmlNot ApplicableThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://twitter.com/vupen/statuses/177576000761237505Broken Link
- http://www.forbes.com/sites/andygreenberg/2012/03/21/meet-the-hackers-who-sell-sPress/Media Coverage
- http://www.zdnet.com/blog/security/pwn2own-2012-google-chrome-browser-sandbox-fiPress/Media Coverage
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74323Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Third Party Advisory
- http://pwn2own.zerodayinitiative.com/status.htmlNot ApplicableThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://twitter.com/vupen/statuses/177576000761237505Broken Link
- http://www.forbes.com/sites/andygreenberg/2012/03/21/meet-the-hackers-who-sell-sPress/Media Coverage
- http://www.zdnet.com/blog/security/pwn2own-2012-google-chrome-browser-sandbox-fiPress/Media Coverage
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74323Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-1845?
CVE-2012-1845 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome 17.0.963.66 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass the DEP and ASLR protection mechanisms, and execute arbitrary code, via unspecified vectors, as ...
How severe is CVE-2012-1845?
CVE-2012-1845 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-1845?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome.