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CVE-2012-2864: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Aug 22 2012(Updated: )

Mesa, as used in Google Chrome before 21.0.1183.0 on the Acer AC700, Cr-48, and Samsung Series 5 and 5 550 Chromebook platforms, and the Samsung Chromebox Series 3, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors that trigger an "array overflow."

Credit: cve-coordination@google.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Chrome OS<=21.0.1180.81
Chrome OS=21.0.1180.0
Chrome OS=21.0.1180.1
Chrome OS=21.0.1180.2
Chrome OS=21.0.1180.3
Chrome OS=21.0.1180.4
Chrome OS=21.0.1180.5
Chrome OS=21.0.1180.6
Chrome OS=21.0.1180.7
Chrome OS=21.0.1180.8
Chrome OS=21.0.1180.9
Chrome OS=21.0.1180.10
Chrome OS=21.0.1180.11
Chrome OS=21.0.1180.13
Chrome OS=21.0.1180.14
Chrome OS=21.0.1180.15
Chrome OS=21.0.1180.17
Chrome OS=21.0.1180.18
Chrome OS=21.0.1180.31
Chrome OS=21.0.1180.32
Chrome OS=21.0.1180.33
Chrome OS=21.0.1180.34
Chrome OS=21.0.1180.35
Chrome OS=21.0.1180.36
Chrome OS=21.0.1180.37
Chrome OS=21.0.1180.38
Chrome OS=21.0.1180.39
Chrome OS=21.0.1180.41
Chrome OS=21.0.1180.46
Chrome OS=21.0.1180.47
Chrome OS=21.0.1180.48
Chrome OS=21.0.1180.49
Chrome OS=21.0.1180.50
Chrome OS=21.0.1180.79
Acer AC700 Chromebook
Google Cr-48 Chromebook
Samsung Series 5 Chromebook
Samsung Series 5 550 Chromebook

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-2864?

    CVE-2012-2864 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-2864?

    To fix CVE-2012-2864, update Google Chrome OS to version 21.0.1183.0 or later.

  • Which systems are affected by CVE-2012-2864?

    CVE-2012-2864 affects Google Chrome OS versions prior to 21.0.1183.0 on certain Chromebook devices.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-2864?

    CVE-2012-2864 is an array overflow vulnerability that can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

  • Can I continue using an affected version with CVE-2012-2864?

    It is strongly advised to not use affected versions with CVE-2012-2864 due to security risks.

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