CVE-2012-2842: Use After Free
Published Jul 12, 2012
·Updated
Use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome before 20.0.1132.57 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors related to counter handling.
Affected Software
50 affected components
Google Chrome<=20.0.1132.56
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
Google Chrome=20.0.1132.42
Google Chrome=20.0.1132.43
Google Chrome=20.0.1132.45
Google Chrome=20.0.1132.46
Google Chrome=20.0.1132.47
Google Chrome=20.0.1132.54
Google Chrome=20.0.1132.55
Event History
Jul 12, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2012-2842?
The severity of CVE-2012-2842 is classified as high, as it allows attackers to execute a denial of service and could potentially lead to further impacts.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-2842?
To fix CVE-2012-2842, update Google Chrome to version 20.0.1132.57 or later.
3
What versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2012-2842?
CVE-2012-2842 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 20.0.1132.57.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-2842?
CVE-2012-2842 is a use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome.
5
Can CVE-2012-2842 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-2842 can be exploited remotely to cause a denial of service.