CVE-2012-2890: Use After Free
First published: Wed Sep 26 2012(Updated: )
Use-after-free vulnerability in the PDF 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 a crafted document.
Credit: cve-coordination@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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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Reference Links
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2012/09/stable-channel-update_25.html
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=143798
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=144072
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=147402
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78841
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15766
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-2890?
CVE-2012-2890 is rated as high severity due to its potential to cause denial of service and possibly exploit the system.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2890?
To fix CVE-2012-2890, update Google Chrome to version 22.0.1229.79 or later.
What causes CVE-2012-2890?
CVE-2012-2890 is caused by a use-after-free vulnerability in the PDF functionality of Google Chrome.
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2012-2890?
Versions of Google Chrome before 22.0.1229.79 are affected by CVE-2012-2890.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2012-2890?
The potential impacts of CVE-2012-2890 include denial of service and the possibility of remote exploitation.
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