CVE-2012-2872: XSS
First published: Fri Aug 31 2012(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in an SSL interstitial page in Google Chrome before 21.0.1180.89 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
Credit: cve-coordination@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How 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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Reference Links
- http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=142956
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2012/08/stable-channel-update_30.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-09/msg00030.html
- http://osvdb.org/85037
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78181
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15853
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-2872?
The severity of CVE-2012-2872 is reported as high due to its potential for remote exploitation via cross-site scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2872?
To fix CVE-2012-2872, upgrade Google Chrome to version 21.0.1180.89 or later.
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2012-2872?
Versions of Google Chrome before 21.0.1180.89 are affected by CVE-2012-2872.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-2872?
CVE-2012-2872 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
What consequences can arise from CVE-2012-2872?
Consequences of CVE-2012-2872 include the potential for remote attackers to inject malicious web scripts or HTML into user sessions.
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