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Advisory Published
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CVE-2012-2866

First published: Fri Aug 31 2012(Updated: )

Google Chrome before 21.0.1180.89 does not properly perform a cast of an unspecified variable during handling of run-in elements, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unknown other impact via a crafted document.

Credit: cve-coordination@google.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SUSE Linux=12.1
SUSE Linux=12.2
Google Chrome (Trace Event)<=21.0.1180.88
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=21.0.1180.0
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=21.0.1180.1
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=21.0.1180.2
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=21.0.1180.31
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=21.0.1180.32
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=21.0.1180.33
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=21.0.1180.34
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=21.0.1180.35
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=21.0.1180.36
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=21.0.1180.37
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=21.0.1180.38
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=21.0.1180.39
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=21.0.1180.41
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=21.0.1180.46
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=21.0.1180.47
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=21.0.1180.48
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=21.0.1180.49
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=21.0.1180.50
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=21.0.1180.51
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=21.0.1180.52
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=21.0.1180.53
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=21.0.1180.54
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=21.0.1180.55
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=21.0.1180.56
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=21.0.1180.57
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=21.0.1180.59
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=21.0.1180.60
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=21.0.1180.61
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=21.0.1180.62
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=21.0.1180.63
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=21.0.1180.64
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=21.0.1180.68
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=21.0.1180.69
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=21.0.1180.70
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=21.0.1180.71
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=21.0.1180.72
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=21.0.1180.73
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=21.0.1180.74
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=21.0.1180.75
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=21.0.1180.76
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=21.0.1180.77
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=21.0.1180.78
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=21.0.1180.79
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=21.0.1180.80
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=21.0.1180.81
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=21.0.1180.82
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=21.0.1180.83
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=21.0.1180.84
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=21.0.1180.85
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=21.0.1180.86
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=21.0.1180.87

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-2866?

    CVE-2012-2866 has a severity rating that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-2866?

    To fix CVE-2012-2866, update Google Chrome to version 21.0.1180.89 or later.

  • Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2012-2866?

    Google Chrome versions up to 21.0.1180.88 are affected by CVE-2012-2866.

  • Is CVE-2012-2866 specific to any operating system?

    No, CVE-2012-2866 is related to Google Chrome and can be impacted on any operating system that runs versions affected.

  • Can CVE-2012-2866 be exploited by local users?

    CVE-2012-2866 can potentially be exploited via crafted documents by remote attackers.

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