CVE-2012-2844: Critical severity Google Chrome vulnerability

Published Jul 12, 2012
·
Updated

The PDF functionality in Google Chrome before 20.0.1132.57 does not properly handle JavaScript code, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (incorrect object access) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted document.

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-2012-2844?

CVE-2012-2844 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to a denial of service via incorrect JavaScript handling in Google Chrome.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-2844?

To mitigate CVE-2012-2844, update Google Chrome to version 20.0.1132.57 or later.

3

Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2012-2844?

CVE-2012-2844 affects Google Chrome versions before 20.0.1132.57.

4

What impact could CVE-2012-2844 have on my system?

CVE-2012-2844 could cause denial of service or potentially allow for unspecified other impacts through malicious documents.

5

What often triggers vulnerabilities like CVE-2012-2844?

Vulnerabilities such as CVE-2012-2844 are often triggered by maliciously crafted documents containing harmful JavaScript.

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