7.5
CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-2824: Use After Free

First published: Wed Jun 27 2012(Updated: )

Use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome before 20.0.1132.43 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors related to SVG painting.

Credit: cve-coordination@google.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Google Chrome<=20.0.1132.42
Google Chrome=20.0.1132.0
Google Chrome=20.0.1132.1
Google Chrome=20.0.1132.2
Google Chrome=20.0.1132.3
Google Chrome=20.0.1132.4
Google Chrome=20.0.1132.5
Google Chrome=20.0.1132.6
Google Chrome=20.0.1132.7
Google Chrome=20.0.1132.8
Google Chrome=20.0.1132.9
Google Chrome=20.0.1132.10
Google Chrome=20.0.1132.11
Google Chrome=20.0.1132.12
Google Chrome=20.0.1132.13
Google Chrome=20.0.1132.14
Google Chrome=20.0.1132.15
Google Chrome=20.0.1132.16
Google Chrome=20.0.1132.17
Google Chrome=20.0.1132.18
Google Chrome=20.0.1132.19
Google Chrome=20.0.1132.20
Google Chrome=20.0.1132.21
Google Chrome=20.0.1132.22
Google Chrome=20.0.1132.23
Google Chrome=20.0.1132.24
Google Chrome=20.0.1132.25
Google Chrome=20.0.1132.26
Google Chrome=20.0.1132.27
Google Chrome=20.0.1132.28
Google Chrome=20.0.1132.29
Google Chrome=20.0.1132.30
Google Chrome=20.0.1132.31
Google Chrome=20.0.1132.32
Google Chrome=20.0.1132.33
Google Chrome=20.0.1132.34
Google Chrome=20.0.1132.35
Google Chrome=20.0.1132.36
Google Chrome=20.0.1132.37
Google Chrome=20.0.1132.38
Google Chrome=20.0.1132.39
Google Chrome=20.0.1132.40
Google Chrome=20.0.1132.41
iPhone OS<=6.0.2
iPhone OS=6.0
iPhone OS=6.0.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-2824?

    CVE-2012-2824 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-2824?

    To fix CVE-2012-2824, update Google Chrome to version 20.0.1132.43 or later.

  • What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2012-2824?

    CVE-2012-2824 can be exploited by remote attackers to trigger a denial of service through SVG painting vulnerabilities.

  • Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2012-2824?

    CVE-2012-2824 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 20.0.1132.43.

  • Can CVE-2012-2824 affect my iPhone?

    Yes, CVE-2012-2824 may affect iPhone OS versions up to 6.0.2 that use vulnerable Chrome versions.

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