What is the severity of CVE-2012-5135?

CVE-2012-5135 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5135?

To mitigate the effects of CVE-2012-5135, upgrade Google Chrome to version 23.0.1271.91 or later.

What versions of Chrome are affected by CVE-2012-5135?

CVE-2012-5135 affects all versions of Google Chrome prior to 23.0.1271.91.

Can CVE-2012-5135 lead to remote code execution?

While CVE-2012-5135 primarily allows for denial of service, it may also pose risks for remote code execution under certain conditions.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-5135 if I cannot update?

There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2012-5135 other than updating Google Chrome to the latest version.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2012-5135

high

7.5

CWE

399 416

28/11/2012

6/8/2024

CVE-2012-5135: Use After Free

First published: Wed Nov 28 2012(Updated: )

Use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome before 23.0.1271.91 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors related to printing.

Credit: cve-coordination@google.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	<=23.0.1271.89
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.0
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.1
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.2
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.3
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.4
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.5
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.6
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.7
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.8
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.9
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.10
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.11
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.12
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.13
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.14
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.15
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.16
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.17
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.18
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.19
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.20
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.21
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.22
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.23
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.24
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.26
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.30
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.31
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.32
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.33
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.35
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.36
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.37
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.38
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.39
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.40
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.41
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.44
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.45
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.46
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.49
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.50
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.51
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.52
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.53
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.54
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.55
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.56
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.57
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.58
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.59
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.60
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.61
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.62
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.64
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.83
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.84
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.85
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.86
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.87
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	=23.0.1271.88
SUSE Linux	=12.1
SUSE Linux	=12.2

Remedy

https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=159165

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-5135?
CVE-2012-5135 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5135?
To mitigate the effects of CVE-2012-5135, upgrade Google Chrome to version 23.0.1271.91 or later.
What versions of Chrome are affected by CVE-2012-5135?
CVE-2012-5135 affects all versions of Google Chrome prior to 23.0.1271.91.
Can CVE-2012-5135 lead to remote code execution?
While CVE-2012-5135 primarily allows for denial of service, it may also pose risks for remote code execution under certain conditions.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-5135 if I cannot update?
There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2012-5135 other than updating Google Chrome to the latest version.

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