Vulnerability Description
Use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome before 24.0.1312.52 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors involving PDF fields.
CVSS Score
6.8
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | <= 24.0.1312.51 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2013/01/stable-channel-update.html
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=162778
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2013/01/stable-channel-update.html
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=162778
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-5156?
CVE-2012-5156 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome before 24.0.1312.52 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors involving PDF fields.
How severe is CVE-2012-5156?
CVE-2012-5156 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-2012-5156?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome.