Vulnerability Description
Google Chrome before 23.0.1271.64 on Mac OS X does not properly validate an integer value during the handling of GPU command buffers, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | <= 23.0.1271.62 | |
| Apple | Mac Os X | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2012/11/stable-channel-release-and-beta
- http://osvdb.org/87074
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56413
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=149717
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79865
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2012/11/stable-channel-release-and-beta
- http://osvdb.org/87074
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56413
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=149717
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79865
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-5118?
CVE-2012-5118 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Google Chrome before 23.0.1271.64 on Mac OS X does not properly validate an integer value during the handling of GPU command buffers, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or poss...
How severe is CVE-2012-5118?
CVE-2012-5118 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-2012-5118?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome, Apple Mac Os X.