CVE-2012-2897: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Sep 26 2012(Updated: )
The kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, Windows 7 Gold and SP1, Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, and Windows RT, as used by Google Chrome before 22.0.1229.79 and other programs, do not properly handle objects in memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted TrueType font file, aka "Windows Font Parsing Vulnerability" or "TrueType Font Parsing Vulnerability."
Credit: cve-coordination@google.com chrome-cve-admin@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| 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 | |
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.0 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.0 | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| 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 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.0 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.0 | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 |
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Reference Links
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2012/09/stable-channel-update_25.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51239
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027750
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-318A.html
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=146254
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-075
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78822
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15847
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-2897?
CVE-2012-2897 is classified as critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2897?
To fix CVE-2012-2897, update Google Chrome to version 22.0.1229.79 or later immediately.
What systems are affected by CVE-2012-2897?
CVE-2012-2897 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows including XP, Vista, and Windows 7 along with Google Chrome versions before 22.0.1229.79.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-2897?
CVE-2012-2897 is a vulnerability in kernel-mode drivers that can lead to remote code execution.
Is CVE-2012-2897 still a threat today?
CVE-2012-2897 is less of a threat today due to the availability of security updates, but systems still not updated remain vulnerable.
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