7.5
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-2876: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Sep 26 2012(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in the SSE2 optimization functionality in Google Chrome before 22.0.1229.79 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors.

Credit: cve-coordination@google.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SUSE Linux=12.1
SUSE Linux=12.2
Google Chrome (Trace Event)<=22.0.1229.78
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=22.0.1229.0
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=22.0.1229.1
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=22.0.1229.2
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=22.0.1229.3
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=22.0.1229.4
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=22.0.1229.6
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=22.0.1229.7
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=22.0.1229.8
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=22.0.1229.9
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=22.0.1229.10
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=22.0.1229.11
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=22.0.1229.12
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=22.0.1229.14
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=22.0.1229.16
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=22.0.1229.17
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=22.0.1229.18
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=22.0.1229.20
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=22.0.1229.21
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=22.0.1229.22
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=22.0.1229.23
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=22.0.1229.24
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=22.0.1229.25
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=22.0.1229.26
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=22.0.1229.27
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=22.0.1229.28
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=22.0.1229.29
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=22.0.1229.31
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=22.0.1229.32
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=22.0.1229.33
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=22.0.1229.35
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=22.0.1229.36
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=22.0.1229.37
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=22.0.1229.39
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=22.0.1229.48
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=22.0.1229.49
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=22.0.1229.50
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=22.0.1229.51
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=22.0.1229.52
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=22.0.1229.53
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=22.0.1229.54
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=22.0.1229.55
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=22.0.1229.56
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=22.0.1229.57
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=22.0.1229.58
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=22.0.1229.59
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=22.0.1229.60
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=22.0.1229.62
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=22.0.1229.63
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=22.0.1229.64
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=22.0.1229.65
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=22.0.1229.67
Google Chrome (Trace Event)=22.0.1229.76

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-2876?

    CVE-2012-2876 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability that can lead to denial of service or potential unspecified impacts.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-2876?

    To fix CVE-2012-2876, you should update Google Chrome to version 22.0.1229.79 or later.

  • What versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2012-2876?

    CVE-2012-2876 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 22.0.1229.79.

  • Can CVE-2012-2876 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2012-2876 can be exploited remotely, leading to denial of service.

  • Is CVE-2012-2876 specific to any operating system?

    CVE-2012-2876 primarily affects Google Chrome but is relevant for users on OpenSUSE 12.1 and 12.2 using vulnerable Chrome versions.

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