CVE-2012-2856: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Aug 06 2012(Updated: )
The PDF functionality in Google Chrome before 21.0.1180.57 on Mac OS X and Linux, and before 21.0.1180.60 on Windows and Chrome Frame, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors that trigger out-of-bounds write operations.
Credit: cve-coordination@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome | <=21.0.1180.56 | |
| Google Chrome | =21.0.1180.0 | |
| Google Chrome | =21.0.1180.1 | |
| Google Chrome | =21.0.1180.2 | |
| Google Chrome | =21.0.1180.31 | |
| Google Chrome | =21.0.1180.32 | |
| Google Chrome | =21.0.1180.33 | |
| Google Chrome | =21.0.1180.34 | |
| Google Chrome | =21.0.1180.35 | |
| Google Chrome | =21.0.1180.36 | |
| Google Chrome | =21.0.1180.37 | |
| Google Chrome | =21.0.1180.38 | |
| Google Chrome | =21.0.1180.39 | |
| Google Chrome | =21.0.1180.41 | |
| Google Chrome | =21.0.1180.46 | |
| Google Chrome | =21.0.1180.47 | |
| Google Chrome | =21.0.1180.48 | |
| Google Chrome | =21.0.1180.49 | |
| Google Chrome | =21.0.1180.50 | |
| Google Chrome | =21.0.1180.51 | |
| Google Chrome | =21.0.1180.52 | |
| Google Chrome | =21.0.1180.53 | |
| Google Chrome | =21.0.1180.54 | |
| Google Chrome | =21.0.1180.55 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Google Chrome | <=21.0.1180.59 | |
| Google Chrome | =21.0.1180.56 | |
| Google Chrome | =21.0.1180.57 | |
| Google Chrome Frame | ||
| Microsoft Windows Operating System |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-2856?
CVE-2012-2856 has a medium severity rating as it can lead to denial of service or other unspecified impacts.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2856?
To fix CVE-2012-2856, users should update Google Chrome to version 21.0.1180.57 or later.
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2012-2856?
CVE-2012-2856 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 21.0.1180.57.
Can CVE-2012-2856 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-2856 can be exploited remotely by attacking the PDF functionality in affected versions of Google Chrome.
Is CVE-2012-2856 specific to any operating system?
CVE-2012-2856 affects Google Chrome on Mac OS X, Linux, and Windows platforms.
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