CVE-2012-2864: Buffer Overflow

Published 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."

Affected Software

38 affected components
Google Chrome OS<=21.0.1180.81
Google Chrome OS=21.0.1180.0
Google Chrome OS=21.0.1180.1
Google Chrome OS=21.0.1180.2
Google Chrome OS=21.0.1180.3
Google Chrome OS=21.0.1180.4
Google Chrome OS=21.0.1180.5
Google Chrome OS=21.0.1180.6
Google Chrome OS=21.0.1180.7
Google Chrome OS=21.0.1180.8
Google Chrome OS=21.0.1180.9
Google Chrome OS=21.0.1180.10
Google Chrome OS=21.0.1180.11
Google Chrome OS=21.0.1180.13
Google Chrome OS=21.0.1180.14
Google Chrome OS=21.0.1180.15
Google Chrome OS=21.0.1180.17
Google Chrome OS=21.0.1180.18
Google Chrome OS=21.0.1180.31
Google Chrome OS=21.0.1180.32
Google Chrome OS=21.0.1180.33
Google Chrome OS=21.0.1180.34
Google Chrome OS=21.0.1180.35
Google Chrome OS=21.0.1180.36
Google Chrome OS=21.0.1180.37
Google Chrome OS=21.0.1180.38
Google Chrome OS=21.0.1180.39
Google Chrome OS=21.0.1180.41
Google Chrome OS=21.0.1180.46
Google Chrome OS=21.0.1180.47
Google Chrome OS=21.0.1180.48
Google Chrome OS=21.0.1180.49
Google Chrome OS=21.0.1180.50
Google Chrome OS=21.0.1180.79
Acer Ac700 Chromebook
Google Cr-48 Chromebook
Samsung Series 5 550 Chromebook
Samsung Series 5 Chromebook

Event History

Aug 22, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-2864?

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

3

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.

4

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.

5

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.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203