medium
6.8
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-2832

First published: Wed Jun 27 2012(Updated: )

The image-codec implementation in the PDF functionality in Google Chrome before 20.0.1132.43 does not initialize an unspecified pointer, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unknown other impact via a crafted document.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-2832?

    CVE-2012-2832 is classified as a high severity vulnerability that can lead to a denial of service in Google Chrome.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-2832?

    To fix CVE-2012-2832, update Google Chrome to version 20.0.1132.43 or later.

  • What impact does CVE-2012-2832 have on my system?

    CVE-2012-2832 can allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service through a crafted document.

  • Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2012-2832?

    CVE-2012-2832 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 20.0.1132.43.

  • Can CVE-2012-2832 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2012-2832 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted documents.

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