First published: Thu Mar 22 2012(Updated: )
Use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome 17.0.963.66 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass the DEP and ASLR protection mechanisms, and execute arbitrary code, via unspecified vectors, as demonstrated by VUPEN during a Pwn2Own competition at CanSecWest 2012. NOTE: the primary affected product may be clarified later; it was not identified by the researcher, who reportedly stated "it really doesn't matter if it's third-party code."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Google Chrome | <=17.0.963.66 |
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CVE-2012-1845 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
To fix CVE-2012-1845, update Google Chrome to the latest version beyond 17.0.963.66.
CVE-2012-1845 affects Google Chrome versions 17.0.963.66 and earlier.
CVE-2012-1845 is a use-after-free vulnerability that can lead to security exploitation.
Yes, CVE-2012-1845 can bypass both Data Execution Prevention (DEP) and Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) protection mechanisms.