CVE-2012-2827: Use After Free
Published Jun 27, 2012
·Updated
Use-after-free vulnerability in the UI in Google Chrome before 20.0.1132.43 on Mac OS X allows attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors.
Affected Software
44 affected components
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
Apple iOS and macOS
Event History
Jun 27, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2012-2827?
The severity of CVE-2012-2827 is classified as medium due to its potential for denial of service attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-2827?
To fix CVE-2012-2827, update Google Chrome to version 20.0.1132.43 or later.
3
What versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2012-2827?
CVE-2012-2827 affects all versions of Google Chrome prior to 20.0.1132.43.
4
What are the possible impacts of CVE-2012-2827?
The impacts of CVE-2012-2827 include causing a denial of service or potentially other unspecified impacts.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-2827 if I cannot update Google Chrome?
There is no known workaround for CVE-2012-2827, so updating to a secure version is recommended.