Vulnerability Description
The webRequest API in Google Chrome before 21.0.1180.57 on Mac OS X and Linux, and before 21.0.1180.60 on Windows and Chrome Frame, does not properly interact with the Chrome Web Store, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted web site.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | <= 21.0.1180.56 | |
| Apple | Mac Os X | All versions |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | All versions |
| Frame | - | |
| Microsoft | Windows | All versions |
References
- http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=134101
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2012/07/stable-channel-release.html
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=134101
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2012/07/stable-channel-release.html
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-2853?
CVE-2012-2853 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). The webRequest API in Google Chrome before 21.0.1180.57 on Mac OS X and Linux, and before 21.0.1180.60 on Windows and Chrome Frame, does not properly interact with the Chrome Web Store, which allows r...
How severe is CVE-2012-2853?
CVE-2012-2853 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-2853?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome, Apple Mac Os X, Linux Linux Kernel, Google Frame, Microsoft Windows.