Vulnerability Description
Use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome before 22.0.1229.79 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors related to plug-in handling.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 12.1 |
| Chrome | <= 22.0.1229.78 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2012/09/stable-channel-update_25.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-10/msg00012.html
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=137852
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78837
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2012/09/stable-channel-update_25.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-10/msg00012.html
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=137852
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78837
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-2878?
CVE-2012-2878 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome before 22.0.1229.79 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors related to plug-in handling...
How severe is CVE-2012-2878?
CVE-2012-2878 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-2878?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opensuse Opensuse, Google Chrome.