Vulnerability Description
Google Chrome before 24.0.1312.52 on Mac OS X does not use an appropriate sandboxing approach for worker processes, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | <= 24.0.1312.51 | |
| Apple | Mac Os X | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2013/01/stable-channel-update.html
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=163208
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2013/01/stable-channel-update.html
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=163208
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-5155?
CVE-2012-5155 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Google Chrome before 24.0.1312.52 on Mac OS X does not use an appropriate sandboxing approach for worker processes, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions vi...
How severe is CVE-2012-5155?
CVE-2012-5155 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-5155?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome, Apple Mac Os X.